Gay youth group denied from Anoka, Minnesota Halloween parade

Dan82 · Oct 9, 2012

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/di...uth-group-denied-from-anoka-halloween-parade/

Organizers of an annual Halloween parade in Anoka denied a request from a gay youth group to walk in this year's parade.

Justin's Gift, a nonprofit group created to support gay youth after several suicides in the Anoka-Hennepin School District, received a letter dated Sept. 25 denying their request to walk in the Oct. 27 parade. The letter is signed by the parade chair, who included only her first name, Liz.

"At this time we are unable to accept your application for the parade," the letter said. "We have reached our maximum for walking units."

The parade's website lists a phone number for the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce as its contact number. A receptionist at the Chamber of Commerce said she is taking messages for parade organizers. The group did not respond to a message left Tuesday by MPR News. Parade organizers also did not respond to emails seeking comment...

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ArcherySet · Oct 9, 2012

So get together, dress up in fabulous costumes, and walk behind the parade, or in front of it. Its a public event. I would dress as She-ra: Princess of Power.

Pain · Oct 9, 2012

Well, if there wasn't enough open slots for the parade, they really can't just make another. It takes a long time to plan. So this group happened to be LGBT-- they found an alternate activity, so good for them for being flexible.

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