It was a great day for unity and equality in South Carolina! Today marked the 27th annual Gay Pride Parade in Columbia, and the first SC Pride event since the mass shooting of 49 club goers at Pulse Orlando on June 12. Thanks in large part to the City of Columbia Police Department, it was a resounding success. They did an outstanding job of ensuring everyone's safety, and helping to maintain a peaceful, respectful atmosphere.
As a longtime LGBT+ ally with a few loved ones and good friends in the community, it was heartwarming to see the amount of support that came to the event this year. In fact, it's estimated that almost 35,000 people attended. Moreover, for the first time in its history, there were no protesters!
The energy was positive,
As a longtime LGBT+ ally with a few loved ones and good friends in the community, it was heartwarming to see the amount of support that came to the event this year. In fact, it's estimated that almost 35,000 people attended. Moreover, for the first time in its history, there were no protesters!
The energy was positive,