What happens when you throw a parade and noone shows up? You can ask the people of Long Beach, California on this one.. They had a “pride” parade today, yet the streets appeared more empty than anything else.
Maybe the grand marshal, being the son of the old Iran Ayatollah not showing up had something to do with it.
🇺🇸🏳️🌈 The Long Beach Pride Parade was expected to draw tens of thousands.
2 tents showed up. About 10 people total at start time.
The festival was canceled due to permitting issues, but the parade wasn’t.
Make of that what you will. pic.twitter.com/2faGn6ewER
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 17, 2026
Personally, I don’t have a problem with LGBTIQA+ people… Just keep the shit away from kids and do whatever it is you do.