Jacksonville church holds Pride Prom after library controversy

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Earlier DU threads:
• Florida library cancels its Pride Prom over safety concerns after protests against the event
• LGBTQ prom canceled for safety reasons after Christians bombard event space with threatening calls

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Source: WJXT-TV/News4Jax

Jacksonville church holds Pride Prom after library controversy

By Carianne Luter - Social Media Producer
Posted: 6:34 PM, June 30, 2019
Updated: 6:34 PM, June 30, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Nearly 100 LGBTQ teenagers attended Pride Prom on Friday at The Buckman Bridge Universalist Church after the Jacksonville Public Library's decision to cancel the event due to safety concerns.

Around 50 volunteers, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office officers, LGBT veterans, private security and more helped make sure the event ran smoothly.

Beatrice Palmer (BeBe Deluxe), the host of the Pride Prom event, said safety was never an issue.

"There were absolutely no causes for concern and no religious hate group protestors in attendance," Palmer said.

The Pride Prom event was all about friendship, positivity and love.

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