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The Rocky History of Pride in Las Vegas

The Rocky History of Pride in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas

June 11, 202423m 16s

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Show Notes

As the nation celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the city of Las Vegas holds off on throwing its Pride parade until October. While it might be obvious that the heat is a factor, there is also the surprising history of how Las Vegas struggled to become a queer-friendly city. Historian Dennis McBride is known as being the keeper of Las Vegas’s gay history. Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with the lifelong Nevadan (born in Boulder City) to discuss the rocky history of Vegas’ acceptance of our LGBTQ+ community and his personal experiences throughout the years.

You can find more information about Las Vegas’s LGBTQ+ History through UNLV’s Special Collections and Archives.

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