"Rochester Pride Parade 2023: A Vibrant Celebration of Diversity and Joy"
Thousands of people gathered in Rochester to participate in the Pride Parade and Festival, showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Taylor Swift and Pride Festival to Bring Huge Crowds to Minneapolis, Metro Transit Extends Service.
Over 600,000 people are expected to attend the Taylor Swift concerts and Twin Cities Pride Festival in downtown Minneapolis this weekend, generating millions of dollars in economic activity. City leaders are urging attendees to plan ahead due to road closures and heavy traffic. Local businesses, such as Day Block Brewing Company, are preparing for the influx of customers. Metro Transit is extending services and offering free rides to the Pride Festival. Meet Minneapolis is expecting Super Bowl-level traffic and economic impact.
Police and officials clash over LGBT event in South Korea's Daegu.
Officials in South Korea's Daegu city clashed with police over an annual LGBT pride festival, which they tried to stop from taking place. The festival was allowed to proceed after a court ruled that freedom of expression was as important as freedom of business. Daegu's conservative Mayor Hong Joon-pyo supported the motion to ban the festival, but the court sided with the festival host. The clashes began when hundreds of officials stopped trucks of festival organizers from entering the main venue.
Grand Haven's Inaugural Pride Festival Draws Thousands and Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community.
Grand Haven, Michigan held its first-ever Pride festival, sponsored by St. John’s Episcopal Church, which drew thousands of people from across the state to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community. The festival featured a drag show, music, vendor fair, and kids activity corner. Despite pushback from some community members, the festival was approved unanimously by the city council in mid-April. The event was fenced off for alcohol consumption and local food vendors.
Franklin Pride Festival Secures Permit Amid Controversy
City leaders in Franklin, Tennessee, narrowly approved a permit for the municipality's LGBTQ Pride festival this year, countering fierce opposition for what has typically been a procedural formality. The resistance to grant a permit for this year's Pride festival in Franklin, a city of roughly 85,000 people, echoes a nationwide backlash against LGBTQ people. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law last month to restrict certain drag performances, banning the art form in public or at locations where it can be seen by minors.
Controversy Surrounds Franklin, TN LGBTQ Pride Festival
A pride festival in Franklin, Tennessee has become a battleground for LGBTQ acceptance, with some residents opposing the event and others fighting for their rights. The backlash echoes earlier battles over LGBTQ acceptance and comes amid a nationwide conservative backlash against transgender rights. Republicans in state legislatures have introduced bills targeting LGBTQ rights, and former President Donald Trump promised to punish doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Despite the controversy, the pride organizers insist that the event was family-friendly and not overtly sexual.