Photos and video: 2025 Prairie Pride Picnic in Anderson Park 🌈
From the Pride Month 2025: See all The Pantagraph's coverage 🌈 series
See photos from the Prairie Pride Coalition's annual Prairie Pride Picnic in Anderson Park.Â
Expressions Body Art and Design's Abby McBride, right, gives Angie Booth a flower design Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
Cookies provided by Sgt. Kiel Nowers of the Bloomington Police Department Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
Cassondra Collins, left, and Diana Holderby of the Illinois chapter of Free Mom Hugs attended the Prairie Pride Picnic Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Anderson Park to show their love and support for members of the LGBTQ+ community who may not feel that affection and acceptance at home.Â
Central Illinois Friends Inc. were on hand to provide information Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
Pawfficer Korg of the Illinois State University Police Department showed up for pets and to be supportive Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
Nearly 100 people came out for lunch Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
Nearly 100 people showed up for a free lunch and family-friendly activities Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
Angie Booth, right, gets a flower decoration from Abby McBride of Expressions Body Art and Design Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the annual Prairie Pride Picnic at Anderson Park, hosted by the Prairie Pride Coalition.
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Pride Month 2025: See all The Pantagraph's coverage 🌈
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