It’s been over a month since the annual celebration of Pride around the nation. The city of Austin celebrates it later in the summer, however. The city’s 33rd Pride Parade & Festival is on Saturday at 8 p.m.
“We pray our community never faces a mass casualty or active shooter scenario, but knowing the community is better trained to help save lives after today reminds me that our relationship with the community is strong and Austin is immensely resilient,” President of the LGPOA Sgt. Michael Crumrine stated. “Especially when it comes to someone trying to hurt a community member simply because they are different.
The city of Austin has done all it can to prepare for the worst. A known danger that none can control, yet looms over the parade, is the heat. ATCEMS asks that attendees take precaution when it comes to how hot it could get, especially given the latest on heat-related deaths in Texas.Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing Always know where you are. Download the
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