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PrideVisalia expects more than 4,000 people at annual festival
On June 28, 1969, Fresh York City police raided Stonewall Inn, a gay prevent in the Greenwich Village area of Manhattan. Patrons fought back against the ongoing persecution of the LGBT society, resulting in three days of clashes, now called the Stonewall Riots.
A year later, the first Pride Parade was held to commemorate the event. Fifty years later, parades and festivals are held around the world to mark LGBTQ pride.
On Saturday, May 25, the Source LGBT+ Center will hold it’s third annual PrideVisalia festival, at the Old Lumber Yard, downtown.
“It’s going to be our optimal Pride yet,” event co-chair Dean Jackson said. “There will be more flamboyant shows, entertainment, meal, and things to see and complete this year.”
In 2018, The Source LGBT+ Center was named Nonprofit of the Year by the Tulare-Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as well as Unmatched Queer Nonprofit by the inaugural Homosexual Out Awards in Fresno.
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In a nutshell: The Blitz, located in Visalia's downtown prevent scene, hosts a homosexual night every Wednesday. It has a full lock, dance floor, pool table, and a DJ. Queenly Show 1st Wednesday of the month. Accepts major credit cards and has an ATM...
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I happened to be in Visalia as my work with Amazon landed me there. After I finished, I took the opportunity to see if there was anything to do in Visalia at night. There weren’t many options aside from average bars. I ended up showing some interest in what seemed to be the only club in Visalia, Republik Lounge, so I went. Part of my interest too was that before Republik sat The Blitz, which was a gay club, so surely Republik had to include some semblance of the business before it, right? Already before I arrived, my first impressions of the place were already negative. They’re only uncover 2 times a week and expose only at 9pm; they charge cover the moment they’re open (wtf?).
That already doesn’t glide with me, and shouldn’t fly with anyone that respects their wallet. For comparison, Fresno’s superior dog night club, Splash (and its “competitor”) opens before 9pm, rewarding first goers to forgo cover charges. As soon as I got to the door, Republik Lounge made the verdict to be warm garbage, before I walked in and was maybe even willing to remunerate cover to view this place for the first moment. As I was in Visalia for work, I wore sweats (which is
Visalia LGBTQ City Guide
Located in the beautiful San Joaquin Valley, Visalia, California is a city full of walkable streets and amiable neighborhoods, abundant natural beauty, and rich history. It has a small-town touch but is close enough to allow residents to enjoy access to the amenities of larger cities like nearby Fresno, as well. It is a city full of opportunity, and with no shortage of friendly people, including a smaller, but welcoming LGBTQ community. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in Visalia, chances are, you’ll locate plenty about it to love!
A Look at Visalia's History
When it was founded in the 1800s, Visalia was a easy creekside settlement. Due to its rich soil and ideal location, however, it quickly grew into a thriving community and highest agricultural producer in the area. The San Joaquin Valley, of which Visalia is part, is largely dedicated to agriculture. In fact, it supplies the majority of fresh create consumed around the region each year. In recent years, however, the urban area has also diversified its economy to include many other types of industries and businesses. It grew quickly and built steadily upon its rich history. Today