SpaceCoast Pride

May 25, 2009 Posted by Matthew Conaster in Celebrations

Hundreds turned out Sunday for a gay pride event at the Wickham Pavilion in Melbourne, Florida. The Space Coast Pride ’09 event was the second festival organized by The Living Room of Brevard, Inc., a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender support group in Brevard County. Organizers said the event is a time for them to come together in a safe environment and be seen in the community.

“We work with you. We are your neighbors, we’re your friends, your family members,” said organizer Kevin Kappes. “This just allows us to show a very positive outlook for everyone.”

The event included vendors, food and lots of music. Businesses sold makeup, jewelry and all kinds of different items and services. Only 30 vendors showed up at the event in 2008, but the number jumped to 70 this year.