This was for Long Beach's 43rd annual Pride Parade (one of the city's major events).
The associated Pride Festival (typically at Marina Green Park, expecting tens of thousands) was abruptly canceled the day before (May 16) due to permitting/safety issues (e.g., missing structural, electrical, and security plans). Organizers disputed the city's decision, but it went ahead anyway.
The parade itself still occurred with a large lineup (141 entries), but crowds were notably smaller than in past years. Some reports noted decent turnout along parts of the route, but the overall vibe matched the "fatigue" narrative due to the festival cancellation and broader trends.
Context:
This was for Long Beach's 43rd annual Pride Parade (one of the city's major events). The associated Pride Festival (typically at Marina Green Park, expecting tens of thousands) was abruptly canceled the day before (May 16) due to permitting/safety issues (e.g., missing structural, electrical, and security plans). Organizers disputed the city's decision, but it went ahead anyway.
The parade itself still occurred with a large lineup (141 entries), but crowds were notably smaller than in past years. Some reports noted decent turnout along parts of the route, but the overall vibe matched the "fatigue" narrative due to the festival cancellation and broader trends.
Unfortunately, this proves nothing as the video could have been taken a few hours before the parade.
Did you even Read the context i provided....
Were they giving out a coupon for 50% off Vaseline?
Asking for a fiend
Yes I did. However, I am free to reach my own conclusion based on the evidence presented to me.
🙁🙄Then if I was you, I'd reevaluate my thought processes.... The context was self explanatory....