![]() ![]() “Specifically, the law enforcement officers who have supported the pride parade since its inception and who work so diligently to maintain safety and order at the event.” ![]() “It is baffling how what is supposed to be an event focused on and celebrating equity, diversity and inclusion is now choosing to exclude others. Under my administration, we advocated and authorized Aurora’s first Pride Parade in 2018,” Irvin wrote in a statement released Wednesday morning. “I am extremely distressed and disappointed to learn that you have chosen to ban uniformed law enforcement from participating in the annual Pride Parade this year. Official police vehicles also are banned from the June 12 parade. Aurora police officers cannot march in a gay pride parade in the city this year if they are in uniform, and Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is not happy about that.Īurora Pride organizers announced Monday that officers would be allowed only if they are out of uniform and not carrying their service weapons.
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