Mayor Langford now says he will allow gay pride parade permit

Topix Gay News  May 24 08

A gay pride parade planned for next month on Southside will go on as planned, according state Rep. Patricia Todd. Todd said she spoke to Mayor Larry Langford on Saturday morning and he assured her a parade permit would be granted from the city. The 20th Gay Pride Parade, sponsored by Central Alabama Pride, will be June 7 in Five Points South. The parade is part of the annual Pride Week celebration.

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