NAVAJO NATION

Diné Pride Cruise honors Pride Month and health care workers

Noel Lyn Smith
nsmith@daily-times.com
Nicole Begay, left, and Krystle Headley make last minute touches on their vehicle before the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Nicole Begay, left, and Krystle Headley make last minute touches on their vehicle before the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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The Diné Pride Cruise proceeds on Window Rock Boulevard toward the Navajo Nation Council chamber on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
The Diné Pride Cruise proceeds on Window Rock Boulevard toward the Navajo Nation Council chamber on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Clockwise from left, the transgender flag, Navajo Nation flag, gay pride flag, equality flag and inclusive flag fly on June 26 in front of the Navajo Nation Council chamber in Window Rock, Arizona.
Clockwise from left, the transgender flag, Navajo Nation flag, gay pride flag, equality flag and inclusive flag fly on June 26 in front of the Navajo Nation Council chamber in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Diné Pride Cruise participants drive past Navajo Nation government buildings on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Diné Pride Cruise participants drive past Navajo Nation government buildings on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Jody Lynch, left, and Ty Ra use fabric to decorate a truck before the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Jody Lynch, left, and Ty Ra use fabric to decorate a truck before the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Diné Pride Operations Director Curtis Berry attaches a Diné Pride sign to the bummer of his vehicle before the Diné Pride Cruise starts on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Diné Pride Operations Director Curtis Berry attaches a Diné Pride sign to the bummer of his vehicle before the Diné Pride Cruise starts on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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A rainbow of scarves decorates a car in the Din é Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
A rainbow of scarves decorates a car in the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Participants in the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 pass the Navajo Nation Council chamber in Window Rock, Arizona.
Participants in the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 pass the Navajo Nation Council chamber in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Lori Howard finishes decorating her vehicle before the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Lori Howard finishes decorating her vehicle before the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Krystle Headley writes the word "love" on the back window of her vehicle prior to the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Krystle Headley writes the word "love" on the back window of her vehicle prior to the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Adoncia James decorates her family's truck before the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Adoncia James decorates her family's truck before the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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A message is displayed during the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
A message is displayed during the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Jody Lynch, center, and Julie Lynch participate in the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Jody Lynch, center, and Julie Lynch participate in the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Diné Pride Operations Director Curtis Berry helps attach rainbow crepe paper to a vehicle before the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Diné Pride Operations Director Curtis Berry helps attach rainbow crepe paper to a vehicle before the start of the Diné Pride Cruise on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Diné Pride Cruise participants decorated their vehicles to honor Pride Month and health care workers on the frontline of the coronavirus fight on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
Diné Pride Cruise participants decorated their vehicles to honor Pride Month and health care workers on the frontline of the coronavirus fight on June 26 in Window Rock, Arizona.
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