On May 6 -8, Norman’s LGBTQ+ community gathered to celebrate Norman Pride’s annual festival. The festival featured local musicians, businesses, restaurants and drag performers. The weekend concluded with a parade down Main St. All photos were taken by Karoline Leonard.

Riding on top of an EMSSTAT vehicle, a paramedic holds a pride flag and passes out candy during Norman Pride’s parade. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Listening to the music performance, a young couple shares an intimate moment at Norman Pride’s festival on Saturday. Norman Pride featured local musical artists and Drag performers for the event. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
At their booth, an artist paints a pride flag on a young boy’s face. Over the weekend, Norman’s LGBTQ+ community gathered in Andrew’s Park to celebrate Norman Pride. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Kate Bierman, who is running for house district 44 representative, marches in Norman Pride’s parade to support the LGBTQ+ community. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Waving to the crowd, the crowned King of Norman Pride passes out candy during the annual Pride parade. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Sticking her hand outside of a limo, a member of Norman Pride’s parade waves a pansexual flag. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
During Norman Pride’s annual parade, a young girl gathers candy while holding a pride flag. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
While performing at Norman Pride’s festival on Saturday, a local performer interacts with the growing crowd. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
A member of the First Congregational Church of Norman waves and greets the crowd gathered for Norman Pride’s annual parade. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
A paramedic rides a mechanical bull while her coworkers cheer her on during Norman Pride’s festival in Andrew’s Park. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church gather in a float for Norman Pride’s parade on Sunday. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
At Norman Pride’s festival, vendors set up booths to sell merchandise and support the LGBTQ+ community. The Gayley is an LGBTQ+ community-focused media outlet in Oklahoma. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Paramedics laugh while their coworker falls off of a mechanical bull at Norman Pride’s festival. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Members of Norman’s LGBTQ+ community parade down Main St. as part of Norman Pride’s annual celebration. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
During Norman Pride’s festival, a local musician sings both covers and original music to entertain the growing crowd. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
The Abbey Church leads the Norman Pride parade in downtown Norman. Multiple church congregations came out to support the local LGBTQ+ community. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
As organizers of the event, members of Norman Pride’s board and staff march in the annual parade last before heading to the afterparty at a local restaurant. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
The LGBTQ+ community in Norman gathered on Main St. over the weekend to celebrate Pride in the midst of recent targeted legislative attacks. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Holding a bisexual flag, a young girl marches alongside her friends in Norman Pride’s annual parade. Photo by: Karoline Leonard
Sage Chanell, a local drag queen, hosts the annual Norman Pride parade on Main St. Photo by: Karoline Leonard