GROWING IN THE GARDEN STATE

About 300 supporters turned out for the sixth annual Southern New Jersey LGBTQA Pride’s Rock the Rainbow Pride Celebration Sept. 15 at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum Monica Beverly Hillz performed at the picnic, which also included an array of vendors, food and live entertainment. Organizer DeAnn Cox said the turnout was the event’s biggest yet, and marked the first year at its new location and the first with a headlining act. Cox said the group got a “warm welcome” from the Camden County Parks Department Ambassadors. The festival was the culmination of a week of events that included social outings, workshops and discussions. Photo: Freedom G Photography

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