Photos: Taylor celebrates Pride month with protesters present

Matt Bushak, left, a member of Journey of Faith United Methodist Church in Round Rock, visits with Veneza Grillo, a member of Taylor's Christ Fellowship Church.

Brandi Williams, left, and Alexandria Van Cartier, right, were emcees for the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival.

Caleb Ripple, center, a pastoral assistant with Taylor's Christ Fellowship Church, was joined by others in opposition to the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival, held Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Heritage Square Park in Taylor. The man at left arguing with Ripple only identified as Tony. A group opposed to Ripple's presence, attempted to block him from view.

Reverend Terry Pierce, Vicar at Taylor's St. James Episcopal Church, visits with Taylor City Councilman Gerald Anderson.

Several groups were on hand to oppose the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival.

Brooke Ashley Eden performs during the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival.

Brandi Williams, left, one of the emcees for the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival, poses for a photo with Rene Bailey.

Brooke Schweiger, left, and Sami Pike, right, try to find shady areas to beat the heat.

Hank Pawlowski, 4, cools off in the park splash pad.

Brandi Williams, one of the emcees for the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival, has a good laugh while onstage.

11-year-old Noah Ripple joined members of Taylor's Christ Fellowship Church offering different points of view.

Janaye Hall and her daughter Naomi, 10, were attendees.

Juno, owned by Kendra Chance, was all decked out with shoes for foot protection against the heat.

Felicia Enspire was one of the drag queens taking the stage.

Taylor Pride founder Denise Rodgers, front left, shares a hug with her daughter Emma Rodriguez, celebrating Emma's 21st birthday on the day of the 2023 Taylor Pride Festival, held Saturday, June 24, at Heritage Square Park in Taylor. Rodgers was onstage with Taylor Pride board members.