Hundreds attend 2nd annual PRIDEfest

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Hundreds of people came out to the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities to celebrate Pride on Saturday afternoon.

Hosted by Sandhills Pride, the 2nd annual PRIDEfest took place on the lawns of the historic venue. The event featured live music, food trucks, health and wellness information, and art activities for all ages.

Event organizers told Moore County News that the event expanded vendor space this year due to the overwhelming amount of support.

Sandhills Pride is a local organization that aims to unite, celebrate, and serve LGBTQ people, their allies, and sister organizations, by providing social engagement, service, education, and leadership in the Sandhills region of North Carolina.

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