Aurora Pride Parade 2022 draws hundreds after almost canceled over revoked permit controversy

It is a day in Aurora the place colours really shine vivid.

“Actually, that is my first Satisfaction, so I am simply pleased to be right here,” stated Natasha Vizcarra. “I, like, know what I’m. I am out! I’m confirmed, so I am simply pleased to be me now, this month.”

However, Vizcarra’s first Satisfaction virtually did not occur after parade organizers determined final month to not enable officers to march within the parade carrying uniforms or driving in police vehicles.

Aurora Police Division lacks officers to work delight parade, might not advocate occasion to go on

Mayor Richard Irvin and the town then revoked the parade’s allow, claiming there weren’t sufficient officers to patrol the occasion.

“I believe it is a bit of hypocritical of the organizers of the parade,” Irving stated on the time.

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However, in a final minute effort, after a decide upheld the town’s determination on Friday and parade organizers threatened to sue, metropolis officers later introduced that very same day they have been capable of collect sufficient officers to work and supply safety after providing triple over-time pay.

“The message of Satisfaction is that everybody is welcomed. I believe that every one are beloved and all are welcomed to be right here,” stated Joann Lagman. “So, I am very grateful for the police that have been capable of be right here right now.”

With watchful eyes patrolling the crowds in each course, the parade went on and not using a hitch, with plans now additionally set for subsequent 12 months.

“It is simpler, yeah, hopefully! And, we’ll look sickening for subsequent 12 months, too,” stated parade participant Jaidyan Delarosa.

Whereas organizers plan for subsequent 12 months’s Satisfaction, there was no phrase but if the police uniform coverage will stay.