On Saturday, Arlington will play host to a Pride event for only the second time, but it's not without opposition. FOX13
Arlington Pride organizers fear protesters plan to disrupt their event-- flyers have circulated across town saying the event features "drag queens grooming your young children." The flyers also called on community members to protest the event.
"Because of a lot of the safety issues this year, we ended up not being able to get the presenters that were [originally] interested," Arlington Pride President Caera Gramore said. On Friday, FOX 13 reached out to Mayor Barbara Tolbert for comment on enforcing the open-carry ban and we are waiting to hear back. "As mayor, I am committed to preserving Arlington as an inclusive community where everyone feels secure and valued. With respect to this Saturday's Pride celebration, we will be taking every step to ensure a safe event for all attendees."
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