The crowd remained in great spirits despite the brief downpour at the West End Pride “Loud and Proud” event organized by Cicada Books on Friday, June 23. Many vendors set up behind The Wild Ramp and entertainment was provided by rock band Living Room, rapper Smith B., rapper Zay Lukas, and a crew of drag queens: Indigo Richwood, Heather Hex, Slurpie McQueen, Fontina Cheese McQueen who were each introduced by host Becca Fraulein.