Drag performers in Tennessee are being cautious, making adjustments to their performances should the limits of the first-in-the-nation law essentially banning drag from public property or in the presence of minors kick in before June celebrations. In other places, Pride Organizers have had to fight for local permits that were pro forma in past years, facing off with critics at local city council meetings who oppose drag. Most Pride organizations are busy "doing their homework" and investigating how legislation popping up around the country may impact their events, said Ron deHarte, co-president for the U.S. Association of Prides. And in more progressive states like California, this year's Pride events will be an opportunity to make a larger statement and raise awareness about the LGBTQ+ community, he said.

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