Mid-South Pride Parade Through Our Lens

Vaniel Simmons

A life-long, passionate queer advocate, Vaniel Simmons currently works as a Project Coordinator at Community Alliance for the Homeless. In their free time, they enjoy collaging, art, photography, and writing. Vaniel attends Evergreen Presbyterian Church and is an active member of MICAH.

photos by Vaniel Simmons

Person with pink hair and glasses waving at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Participants in rainbow attire hold a Justice for All Shelby County banner at Pride parade. — focuslgbt.com

Performers in sequined gowns greet the crowd at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Person holding rainbow flag and umbrella at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Performer in a crop top and ripped jeans waves under a rainbow flag at Pride parade. — focuslgbt.com

Person with rainbow-colored flower crown and a "Drag is not a crime" T-shirt at Pride parade. — focuslgbt.com

Person holding a rainbow pride flag at Memphis Pride parade, 2023. — focuslgbt.com

Performer in polka dot costume and crown sits on parade float during Pride event. — focuslgbt.com

Person with rainbow flag draped over shoulders at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Person in rainbow crop top and shorts holding a hula hoop at Pride parade. — focuslgbt.com

Person smiling with rainbow umbrella at Pride parade in Memphis, July 2023. — focuslgbt.com

Person holding a rainbow pride flag at a pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Performers in rainbow accessories and colorful costumes wave from a parade float. — focuslgbt.com

Person in rainbow-striped top hands out beads at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Girl with rainbow face paint and red scarf at Pride festival in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Participants hold a banner reading 'White Coats for Trans Youth' at a Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Performer in colorful costume holding a pole at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Performer in a white T-shirt waves at parade spectators during Memphis Pride Festival. — focuslgbt.com

Child with rainbow bow and sunglasses waves at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Person with yellow sunglasses and rainbow dress at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Performers in sequined gowns greet the crowd at Pride parade in Memphis. — focuslgbt.com

Performers in blue shirts play drums during Memphis Pride parade, June 2023. — focuslgbt.com

Participants in rainbow shirts hold a Rhodes College banner during Pride parade. — focuslgbt.com

Vaniel Simmons

A life-long, passionate queer advocate, Vaniel Simmons currently works as a Project Coordinator at Community Alliance for the Homeless. In their free time, they enjoy collaging, art, photography, and writing. Vaniel attends Evergreen Presbyterian Church and is an active member of MICAH.

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