OutFront Kalamazoo Announces New “Clear Bag” Policy for Kalamazoo Pride 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 31, 2025
CONTACT:
Christopher Terkos, Executive Director
269-349-4234
office@outfrontkzoo.org
KALAMAZOO, MI – In response to increasing concerns over safety and accessibility at Pride events, OutFront Kalamazoo has made the decision to implement a new “clear bag” policy at Kalamazoo Pride 2025.
The new policy requires all bags that are brought into the festival site to be transparent, with exceptions for small clutch purses, diaper bags, and medically necessary items.
Bags distributed from vendors within the festival site are permitted, but will not be allowed to be brought back in at re-entry. All bags, regardless of size or transparency, are subject to search.
A complete list of security policies and accessibility measures for Kalamazoo Pride 2025 can be found at https://www.outfrontkzoo.org/pride2025.
OutFront Kalamazoo thanks the community for their understanding and cooperation in these efforts to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy Kalamazoo Pride 2025 safely and comfortably.
OutFront Kalamazoo is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to create a just, inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment in Southwest Michigan for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
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