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Three contestants compete in the wild drag race at the World Gay Rodeo Finals in Reno, Nevada. Two team members hold a steer while a third, dressed in drag, tries to climb on and ride it across the finish line.

PHOTOS: Gay rodeo in Reno celebrates rural America’s diversity

The World Gay Rodeo Finals returned to Reno this year, nearly 50 years after the first gay rodeo was held in the city.

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Protesters during the No Kings demonstration against President Donald Trump organized by the Northern Nevada chapters of Indivisible and the 50501 movement in front of the Capitol in Carson City.

PHOTOS: Thousands gather for ‘No Kings’ protests across Nevada

The demonstrations, part of the 50 protests, 50 states movement known as 50501, have been planned by various progressive organizations for weeks, with the left-leaning group Indivisible helping organize the Reno and Carson City gatherings. The protest in Las Vegas was also organized by Indivisible. 

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