KC Closeup 05/28/2017: PrideFest 2017

Today Truta talks with Bill Svoboda, executive director of Kansas City PrideFest, one week before the start of this year's event. With great musical acts, food, health fair, and activities for the whole family, PrideFest has become a great gathering spot for the LGBTQ community and its allies, allowing Kansas City to come together in the name of progress and inclusion. The festival kicks off Friday at Berkley Riverfront Park. Also mentioned in today's episode, it is the final day for the Kansas City Jazz and Heritage Festival. Plus, our friends from Variety are seeking your help - and votes - in getting a grant from Papa John's Pizza. Finally, we take this opportunity to remember those service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Memorial Day is a time to remember those killed while serving in our armed forces. Thank you to our veterans!