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Half of Dallas City Council plans to ride in Gay Pride parade
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The Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade, shown in 2007, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this September.
Half of the Dallas City Council has signed on to ride in the 25th anniversary of the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade on Sunday, Sept. 21.
“It’s not as many as we’ve had in the past, but I’m very satisfied with the number we have planning to attend,” Dallas Tavern Guild President Michael Doughman said.
Those in attendance will be: Mayor Pro Tem Elba Garcia, Pauline Medrano, David Neumann, Steve Salazar, Carolyn Davis, Ron Natinsky and Angela Hunt.
Police Chief David Kunkle, Fire Chief Eddie Burns and Sheriff Lupe Valdez will also be in the event.
“I’m very satisfied with the people who will be there because those are all people who do significantly support diversity in our community,” Doughman said.
And for the ones who won’t be there — Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway, Vonciel Hill, Tennell Atkins, Sheffie Kadane, Jerry Allen and Mitchell Rasansky:
“We don’t ask why or what the reason is. We think that the presence or absence speaks for itself as far as the parade attendance goes,” Doughman said.
Only Hill’s office could be reached by press time. She will be out of town on that date.
“The simple fact, unfortunately, is that in this political climate a great percentage of our community won’t know one from the other anyway,” Doughman said.
“I try very hard to not make this a political event. It is a day of celebration for the community. We welcome those that come and we hope everyone has a good time,” Doughman said.
Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert, who walked the parade route last year about three months after he was elected, will not participate this year. He will be out of the country on a personal trip.
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John McClelland Verified
I will be with the Stonewall Democrats entry again this year.
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Robert Kelly Verified
Would we catch hell if we had a straight pride parade? Not that i want to do that, I'm just curious.
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Alex Bentley Staff
Every parade (save this one) is a straight pride parade! Or something like that -- I was going for the excuse my mom used to give when I complained about that there was Mothers Day and Fathers Day, but no Kids Day.
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Pavel Lishin Verified
Maybe we should have a Straight Shame parade?
I don't even know what that means.
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
DC Anonymous
Can we get this renamed the Cesar Chavez Gay Pride Mustache and Lollipop Parade?
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Scott Doyle Verified
Christ, DC. Made me literally lol at work. THEY THINK I GET THINGS DONE, MAN!
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Collin Gouldin Verified
not on a friday before a 3 day weekend ...
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
snowboard9 Anonymous
Looking forward to it! Always a great time and place to see community fun and don't forget to bring your cameras!
Also, be watchful of corner where the bible thumpers will roost. Some of them have NO sense of humor.
3 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
DC Anonymous
SD, just spend the rest of the day watching Kylie Minogue videos...
There, now you feel better, you're dancing and you're warmed up for the parade
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Hardy_Haberman Anonymous
Should be a great parade. I will be with NLA-Dallas, look for a truck full of leather!
2 months, 3 weeks ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
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