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USA "LGBTQ in Salinas" Jay Dunn 69 images Created 23 Nov 2015

While you’d be hard-pressed to find a gay or lesbian bar labelled as such in conservative Salinas, the city’s young, open-minded, social-media savvy citizens are growing up into an age of tolerance. There is a scene here, it’s just fairly discreet.

One of the most remarkable things about the crowning of Angie Esteban, Salinas High’s transgender prom queen this year, was what little fuss was made of the fact beforehand. For these students, and for many who live here, acceptance of diversity is just not a big deal.

This photo gallery represents only a few moments of inspiration among the LGBTQ community in the Salinas Valley. Powered by enthusiasm and a collective camaraderie few can match, local group Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations has put on numerous entertaining events that “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride07.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride08.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride09.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride10.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride11.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride12.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride13.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride15.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride16.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride17.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
    120930 jd SVPride18.jpg
  • Saturday night’s third annual “Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations ” program at the Fox Theater on South Main Street drew an enthusiastic, all-ages crowd from all over California to watch, laugh and dance well into the early hours of Sunday. Organized by Salinas residents Jacob Agamao and Mariana Luna, also known as DJ Luna,  SVPC is a volunteer-based group whose mission statement is to “unite people of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities in celebration of our diversity.”
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  • DJ Anima, right, and emcee ATC spin dance music into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, DJ Luna, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
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  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
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  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed03.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed04.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed06.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed05.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed08.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed09.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed07.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed10.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed11.jpg
  • Dance music by DJ Anima kept the crowd up well into Thursday morning at the third year anniversary of "Social Wednesdays" at Casa Sorrento in Salinas. DJ Luna, Salinas Valley Pride Celebrations, and a supportive community have made these regular evenings popular.
    140403 jd socialwed12.jpg
  • Angie Esteban in her cosmetology Regional Occupational Program (ROP) class in Salinas.
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  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
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  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP02.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP03.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP04.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP05.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP06.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP07.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP08.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP09.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP10.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP11.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP13.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP12.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP14.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP15.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP16.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP17.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP18.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP19.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP20.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP21.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP22.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
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  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP24.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP26.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP25.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP28.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP27.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP29.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP30.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP31.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP33.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP32.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP34.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP35.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP36.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP37.jpg
  • Scenes from the sixth annual Salinas Valley Pride event on September 12th, 2015 at the Fox Theater in Salinas. The popular gathering drew hundreds of people from across the area to share a great evening of solidarity, music and fun across the spectrum.
    150912 jd SVP38.jpg