Following the cancellation of Paducah PrideFest, the Paducah Diversity Advocacy Board has partnered with three locally-owned businesses — R.B.’s Unique Touch, the Hotel 1857 Event Center and O&A’s Piano Bar — to bring a new LGBTQ+ Pride event to Paducah in 2024.

The change came after the two organizations behind Paducah PrideFest, Beautiful Paducah and Paducah PrideFest, announced in March the 2024 event was canceled. The organizations said the decision was made due to a change in leadership and a lack of funding.

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Noah, 17, is a young drag performer who is set to make an appearance at Paducah Pride. His mother, Andrea, said she’s happy her son has a creative outlet to showcase his talent.

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Andrea shared a photo of her son, Noah, as his drag alter ego, Naomi Chardonnay. “I’m his biggest fan. You know, I’m his biggest supporter,†she said.

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