Fairhope, Alabama
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| KFFF event. |
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| Prism United event. |
"PRIDE" MONTH UNDERWAY
The new 'Keep Fairhope Family Friendly' organization held a rally on the bluff overlooking the bay today while the annual 'Prism United' pride day festival went on as scheduled simultaneously below in south beach park.
The KFFF group is an offshoot of the Common Sense Campaign PAC run by Dr Louis Campomenosi; Local attorney Brian Dassinger organized a Facebook group of the same name.
The Prism United group began renting the park space three years ago for their festival; this is the first year for public opposition, although concerns had been raised at council meetings last year too.
A flyer sent out earlier by the KFFF advised against bringing firearms to the event; a sign at the entrance to the PU read "drag queens welcome ... not weapons."
Both sides seemed well organized and respectful of the other, at least when we walked through about 2 PM.
Numerous plain clothes security and police were present too.
A police department spokesman told the Times firearms are not permitted at such events; mayor Sullivan said she hoped the events would go smoothly too.
PARENT'S CHOICE?
When asked about it after the last council meeting, council president Robinson told the Times he thought it was up to parents to keep their children away from exposure to what they may deem "negative" things, not the city's responsibility. Anyone may use/rent the park if appropriate fees are paid and park rules/policies adhered too, he said.
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| KFFF event. |
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| PU event |
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| Prism United event. |
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| KFFF event |
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| Dasinger speaking to KFFF |
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| PU event |
