Home to the University of North Texas, organizers say Denton acts as a liberal enclave in the sprawling conservative suburbs in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
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Brae and event organizers say these laws make the pride celebration, which will be held at a private concert venue in downtown Denton, more meaningful. “I don't even think there are any comparable events in the whole state, or if there are, they're maybe not as big,” said Alex Stock, head organizer for the event and local community volunteer.
Posters advertising a show with various band performances are seen on a wall during Nip Slip’s band practice.Bands brought amps from home, and vendors set up plastic tables on the union’s lawn for concertgoers to browse while listening to music.drag shows For Brae and others, the city of Denton provides the space for an event like the fest to be held, and a respite from much of the conservative feelings surrounding LGBTQ+ presence in the state.
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