Scenes from the 2013 Kentuckiana Pride Festival [1] Posted On: 17 Jun 2013 - 8:00am By Cameron Aubernon [2] Slideshow: Live. Love. Be. End.Live. Love. Be. End. Finally.Finally. Hiding from the hot sun with a bowl of water nearby.Hiding from the hot sun with a bowl of water nearby. If only Lex Lugar still looked as good as his twin at your left.If only Lex Lugar still looked as good as his twin at your left. The manic street preachers were outside judging and condemning. Pulling a play from the Scientology book, they also filmed those who mocked their "sermon on the mount" for fair-gaming later.The manic street preachers were outside judging and condemning. Pulling a play from the Scientology book, they also filmed those who mocked their "sermon on the mount" for fair-gaming later. Mister KPF poses with Marilyn Monroe for the cameras.Mister KPF poses with Marilyn Monroe for the cameras. Here's your shirt.Here's your shirt. Look at all the fabulousity stretching out before us.Look at all the fabulousity stretching out before us. Just one of the pups in attendance at The Belvedere.Just one of the pups in attendance at The Belvedere. This year, there was a free Friday Night Fest after the parade.This year, there was a free Friday Night Fest after the parade. Until next y... not so fast, my dears.Until next y... not so fast, my dears. These lads were all the rage, even if some were still in their cage.These lads were all the rage, even if some were still in their cage. Bridge 19 kicked off the day of performances Saturday.Bridge 19 kicked off the day of performances Saturday. Ford Motor Company made their Pride debut with a display of their toughest.Ford Motor Company made their Pride debut with a display of their toughest. Here's one more sign.Here's one more sign. Many refugees from the heat gathered under the large beer tent at the heart of the festival.Many refugees from the heat gathered under the large beer tent at the heart of the festival. Candy colors are always on trend at Pride.Candy colors are always on trend at Pride. Yours truly banks with these guys. Also won a backpack at their booth.Yours truly banks with these guys. Also won a backpack at their booth. If only more men took after the example at the far right.If only more men took after the example at the far right. The makeup caught this writer's eye.The makeup caught this writer's eye. Lots of colorful fashion, including this piece here.Lots of colorful fashion, including this piece here. The Pride bar code hat was cool.The Pride bar code hat was cool. Thank you, Mr. Romney, for the meme of 2012.Thank you, Mr. Romney, for the meme of 2012. Duckies! No Coast Guard ducks, alas.Duckies! No Coast Guard ducks, alas. I wonder how a Juice Newton/Motörhead mashup would sound.I wonder how a Juice Newton/Motörhead mashup would sound. 21c Museum Hotel brought one of their famous red penguins and their mirrored Mazda Miata to entertain the gathering.21c Museum Hotel brought one of their famous red penguins and their mirrored Mazda Miata to entertain the gathering. Regalo owners Jon Freels and J.D. Dodson, the Kings of SoFo.Regalo owners Jon Freels and J.D. Dodson, the Kings of SoFo. From little Vicco to big Louisville, the Fairness Campaign continues their march toward Frankfort.From little Vicco to big Louisville, the Fairness Campaign continues their march toward Frankfort. Fact: Revolutionary France decriminalized homosexuality in 1791; the United States did so in 2003Fact: Revolutionary France decriminalized homosexuality in 1791; the United States did so in 2003 Louisville EMS and LMPD were in charge of crowd control along the route.Louisville EMS and LMPD were in charge of crowd control along the route. This was the first year UPS participated in the parade, and were given the honor of delivering the massive Pride flag through the city.This was the first year UPS participated in the parade, and were given the honor of delivering the massive Pride flag through the city. Mr. and Ms. Bluegrass 2013 greet the masses gathered near The Belvedere.Mr. and Ms. Bluegrass 2013 greet the masses gathered near The Belvedere. AMERICA!AMERICA! Keep your 50 shades of gray, darling; these are the real shades of BDSM and leather pride.Keep your 50 shades of gray, darling; these are the real shades of BDSM and leather pride. Highland Baptist Church was just one of many LGBTQ-inclusive religious organizations in this year's parade.Highland Baptist Church was just one of many LGBTQ-inclusive religious organizations in this year's parade. Mister and Miss KPF 2013 wave to the crowd aboard the KPF float, last seen at the 2013 Pegasus Parade.Mister and Miss KPF 2013 wave to the crowd aboard the KPF float, last seen at the 2013 Pegasus Parade. Over 250 Humana employees led the parade from Market and Preston to the Belvedere.Over 250 Humana employees led the parade from Market and Preston to the Belvedere. When the Dykes on Bikes roar past, it's showtime!When the Dykes on Bikes roar past, it's showtime! Miss Lexington 2013 brought a bit of the Big Blue Nation to the party.Miss Lexington 2013 brought a bit of the Big Blue Nation to the party. Louisville might not have a Fire Island, but we do have a fire truck.Louisville might not have a Fire Island, but we do have a fire truck. A new event to the KPF Pride Festival, the Powered with Pride 5K held their inaugural run/walk in Cherokee Park Saturday morning.A new event to the KPF Pride Festival, the Powered with Pride 5K held their inaugural run/walk in Cherokee Park Saturday morning. The Rev. Paul A. "Bo" Stillwell kept it real in his SAAB 900.The Rev. Paul A. "Bo" Stillwell kept it real in his SAAB 900. The ACLU of Kentucky recently held demonstrations in Frankfort and Bowling Green to promote civil rights for LGBTQ citizens in the two cities.The ACLU of Kentucky recently held demonstrations in Frankfort and Bowling Green to promote civil rights for LGBTQ citizens in the two cities. Pandora Productions next show is "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" from June 20 through June 30.Pandora Productions next show is "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" from June 20 through June 30. Kanye West is one of those men in question.Kanye West is one of those men in question. Lake Wobegone was never this colorful.Lake Wobegone was never this colorful. Planned Parenthood of Kentucky will merge with their brothers and sisters in Indiana July 2013 to provide better resources to all.Planned Parenthood of Kentucky will merge with their brothers and sisters in Indiana July 2013 to provide better resources to all. Moments later, the second grand marshal -- "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Monica Beverly Hills -- arrived in style.Moments later, the second grand marshal -- "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Monica Beverly Hills -- arrived in style. The most fabulous LMPD officer this writer has ever seen.The most fabulous LMPD officer this writer has ever seen. "Project Runway" alumnus Gunnar Deatherage was one of the grand marshals for the 2013 KPF Pride Parade."Project Runway" alumnus Gunnar Deatherage was one of the grand marshals for the 2013 KPF Pride Parade. The William-Nichols Collection at U of L -- an extensive repository of LGBTQ history in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana -- walked the route behind the university's LGBT Center.The William-Nichols Collection at U of L -- an extensive repository of LGBTQ history in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Indiana -- walked the route behind the university's LGBT Center. Friday evening kicked off the festivities with the KPF Pride Parade through downtown Louisville.Friday evening kicked off the festivities with the KPF Pride Parade through downtown Louisville.
![The manic street preachers were outside judging and condemning. Pulling a play from the Scientology book, they also filmed those who mocked their "sermon on the mount" for fair-gaming later.](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20Pride%20Festival%2035.jpg?itok=SkYxdrRT "The manic street preachers were outside judging and condemning. Pulling a play from the Scientology book, they also filmed those who mocked their "sermon on the mount" for fair-gaming later.")
![The Rev. Paul A. "Bo" Stillwell kept it real in his SAAB 900.](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20Pride%20Festival%2024.jpg?itok=GxWXASN9 "The Rev. Paul A. "Bo" Stillwell kept it real in his SAAB 900.")
![Pandora Productions next show is "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" from June 20 through June 30.](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20Pride%20Festival%2022.jpg?itok=PXhDTapp "Pandora Productions next show is "5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche" from June 20 through June 30.")
![Moments later, the second grand marshal -- "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Monica Beverly Hills -- arrived in style.](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20Pride%20Festival%2018.jpg?itok=Oku6nQiV "Moments later, the second grand marshal -- "RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Monica Beverly Hills -- arrived in style.")
!["Project Runway" alumnus Gunnar Deatherage was one of the grand marshals for the 2013 KPF Pride Parade.](/sites/default/files/styles/juicebox_small/public/2013%20Pride%20Festival%2016.jpg?itok=b8xp8gA1 ""Project Runway" alumnus Gunnar Deatherage was one of the grand marshals for the 2013 KPF Pride Parade.")
