Teen's family throws surprise pride party to celebrate her coming out

A delicious surpride party.
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Sometimes, families get it just right. 

Kinsey, a 17-year-old from New Jersey, recently came out to her parents after they had asked her about her sexuality. When they later told her they were throwing an early Fourth of July party, she had no idea that they were actually planning a surprise party in honor of her coming out to them. 



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The party was full of family and a beautiful array of rainbow dishes of nearly every kind—from pasta to veggies to cake. 

“I love being a part of such a caring and awesome community,” Kinsey told Buzzfeed. “The best part is seeing how happy the party has made everyone. Especially in light of the Pulse shootings this past Pride Month, our community needs a little joy and hope and I’m glad to say my family has helped contribute to that.”

Kinsey, who is vegan, tweeted her appreciation for the extra mile they took to create an entirely vegan menu, complete with a rainbow motif. 


She recently came out to her friends on Instagram in a touching post on the anniversary of the historic Supreme Court ruling. "A year ago today I found out that I'd be able to marry the love of my life in my own country... I was a very happy pup. #lovewins," she posted. 



Cheers to you, Kinsey!

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