Boro Pride: Large Crowds Means New Venue

Story and Photos By Lauren Means

Five Years! Boro Pride has grown so much in the last five years that they’re moving from the downtown square to Cannonsburgh Village. The event will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free. 

First held in 2016, Boro Pride was conceptualized and organized by the Rutherford County committee for the Tennessee Equality Project as a way to bring the LGBTQ+ community together. It was also a way to promote inclusion and acceptance in Murfreesboro and throughout Rutherford County. 

In the years past, there’s been a music stage, drag shows, drag queen story hour, a pride walk around the square, vendors, food trucks, non-profits, and community organizations that participated. There has never been a shortage of free hugs and rainbows either.

The move to Cannonsburg Village will allow two stages with live entertainment, a kids zone, community information tables, food trucks, vendors, and more. Iona, queen of many stages in Rutherford County, will continue to emcee the event.

There is also the introduction of a new Boro Pride Pageant. This inaugural event is an exciting addition to the pride lineup and will be held on July 11 at 7 p.m. at National Dance Clubs in Murfreesboro.

Competing for the title of Mr. Boro Pride 2021 are Sam Cross, Justin Alexander Robinson, Diesel Khaos, Vicktor, and Graysin Hale. Veronika Electronika, Veronica Paige, Jessica Monroe, She Devil, Deezastris, Miss Misha, and Cassie are competing for Miss Boro Pride 2021.

For more information on the event, how to volunteer or donate, visit tnep.org/boropride2021 for full details.