DeSantis is expected to sign the bill that would prohibit classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity for grades K-3 “in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” Critics have pointed to the dangers of further marginalizing LGBTQ families.
And just weeks before, a controversial bill - known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill to critics and “Parental Rights in Education” to supporters - passed in the state Legislature. Therell be a trans pride event and the St Pete Pride Festival. Ron DeSantis made a proclamation about a transgender swimmer and he signed a bill last year barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports. The parade takes place on Downtown St Petes Bayshore Dr. Chester County Pride Fest with Mayors Speck and Comitta. Although small compared to most pride festivals, it was a huge success for our historically conservative county.
TAMPA - If only for a day, Alyssa Alexander said it felt like no one was trying to rain on her parade.įrom rainbow and pastel capes to a shirt that said “Free Dad Hugs,” amid a sea of thousands on a sunny Saturday in Ybor, the 21-year-old Tampa resident said it felt like it was impossible not to have a good time at the Tampa Pride festival and parade, where thousands found a respite from a political climate that has caused grave concerns surrounding LGBTQ issues. In 2016, we hosted our first Pride Festival and on June 3rd of this year, we hosted our second, gathering 2500 community members in the suburbs of Pennsylvania to celebrate pride.
