In its 10th year, Sassabration, which has been renamed Nevada Pride a Capital City Celebration, brought the Carson City area’s LGBTQ community and those supportive of them to the Brewery Arts Center Saturday.

The afternoon brought live music, food and mutual support, friendship and fellowship to the Brewery Arts Center parking lot on West King Street as well as a large vendor fair in front of the big stage.

A representative for Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen presented outgoing PFLAG Carson region President Janine Comoletti with a special honor for her work in the organization, which is a sponsor of the annual celebration.

“I want to thank the community for coming out and supporting PFLAG. As an introduction of what we’ve been doing, PFLAG advocates, supports and educates the community,” said Comoletti. “We cover all over Northern Nevada. We are here to support the families of the LBGTQ community. We also provide professional education and advocacy. We are so happy to be a part of this community and to support our LBGTQ brothers and sisters. Thank you so much. This is a real honor.”

Among the many tables set up at the event were representatives of Carson City’s Methodist and Episcopal churches, welcoming all in solidarity with blessings and support.

“There have been some bad messages out there that the LGBTQ community is not loved by God and that is absolutely wrong. We want our neighbors to know they are loved and are always welcomed to the church. They are our brothers and sisters in service. We are very pleased to be here,” said Rev. Marla Asson, of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in Incline Village who was there with the Carson City churches to show support.

Gardnerville residents Helen and Jake said they were invited to attend and happy they did.

“We have been meaning forever to come to a pride event and this was a good start. We are really glad it’s here,” said Helen.

One of the original founders of Sassabration, Adam Whitney, has turned the reins over to PFLAG and the Brewery Arts Center to carry celebration forward after this year’s event.

Leading the celebration in both song and poetry, Whitney said he’s happy Carson City has been supportive of the event over the years.

“I am so ecstatic that Carson City is waking up. It’s lovely to see,” said Whitney.

Carson City resident Keelee Fisher and Dustin C said they came to support the local community and check out the vendors.

Barron and Stacey Lauderbaugh of Carson City said they came out to watch a friend perform and to support them.

“We support the Sassabration, we support the gay community. We have many many friends who we absolutely love. We are here to support and stand up for them,” said Stacy Lauderbaugh.

The event continues through 6 p.m. Saturday.