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Fayetteville PrideFest Moves Indoors for Safety Concerns

5/29/2025

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Fayetteville PRIDE is shifting June's PrideFest indoors to the Crown Expo Center, responding to rising hostility and safety concerns for the LGBTQIA+ community. President Krystal Maddox expressed worries about public participation and securing sponsorships. To ensure a safe environment, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department will bolster security measures for attendees.

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Fayetteville PRIDE is shifting June's PrideFest indoors to the Crown Expo Center, responding to rising hostility and safety concerns for the LGBTQIA+ community. President Krystal Maddox expressed worries about public participation and securing sponsorships. To ensure a safe environment, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department will bolster security measures for attendees.