Source: The Kalamazoo Gazette Online

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On September 13, 2003 The Kalamazoo Gazette reported on a local Pagan Pride Day, sponsored by Pagan Pride of Kalamazoo, a nonprofit, interfaith organization. The article described the festivities, to be held in a local park: "On hand to celebrate the annual Pagan Pride Day will be pagan clergy, people who call themselves witches and those who refer to themselves as shamans. Also part of festivities will be live theater, workshops, vendors, sword demonstrations and activities for children... 'Pagan Pride Day is an opportunity to promote religious tolerance in the community,' said Joyce Kelly, chairwoman of the event."