A gathering of hundreds of performers, vendors and celebrators are expected to grace A.J. Chandler Park one Saturday afternoon and evening.

Chandler Pride is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at A.J. Chandler Park. It includes performances, presentations, and usually some words from local Pride and elected officials.

Vendors are expect to bring food, crafts and more, much of it produced or carried by East Valley LGTBQ-plus-friendly businesses.

Last year, there were also vendors representing everything from advocacy organizations to recruitment for the Chandler Police Department.

Chandler Pride is held in November partly because of the more favorable weather for an outdoor event and also because local Pride organizers first partnered with the city for a November event years ago.

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