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Shepherdstown Celebrates Historic First Pride Parade

6/2/2025

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is set to make history with its inaugural Pride parade on June 1, themed "Historic Firsts." Organizer Joan Marie Moossy proudly showcases the town's rich LGBTQ+ heritage, including its third gay mayor. The celebration promises vibrant activities, such as a drag show, uniting the community in a heartfelt tribute to queer life in the rural South.

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is set to make history with its inaugural Pride parade on June 1, themed "Historic Firsts." Organizer Joan Marie Moossy proudly showcases the town's rich LGBTQ+ heritage, including its third gay mayor. The celebration promises vibrant activities, such as a drag show, uniting the community in a heartfelt tribute to queer life in the rural South.