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Boston ‘Straight Pride Parade’ Kicks Off As Planned, Draws Protests

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Boston ‘Straight Pride Parade’ Kicks Off As Planned, Draws Protests
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The long-anticipated and controversial “Straight Pride Parade” commenced in Boston on Saturday, drawing crowds of both supporters and hecklers on top of a heavy police presence, reports NBC News.

“The parade, which drew several dozen participants, kicked off at around noon to the sound of Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ with some floats displaying messages of support for President Donald Trump, with signs such as ‘build the wall,’ ‘Trump nation’ and ‘Blue Lives Matter.'”

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