If you see police at Kansas City’s PrideFest, they were asked to be there.

Law enforcement officers will provide security for the weekend of festivities celebrating the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month , according to Kansas City police officials.

Police spokesperson Capt. Jake Becchina told The Star in an email that KCPD will have dozens of officers “along the route and at point security locations.” He added that the department has been involved with the festival since Police Chief Stacey Graves took office in December 2022.

“We also have many additional technological resources that we will employ to best ensure the safety of all involved,” Becchina said.

PrideFest draws approximately 22,000 people to its Saturday parade and weekend celebration at Frank A. Theis Park. Kansas City

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