There was some last-minute hearburn Tuesday surrounding America’s Freedom Festival in Provo, with one LGBTQ group getting a scare about its placement in the parade and the Provo mayor pleading for everyone to “be our best selves” during the Independence Day event.
With those theatrics out of the way, the parade — taking place in one of Utah’s most conservative communities — can now make history, as it will allow, for the first time, participation from several LGBTQ groups.
“We are happy that we were able to work out a situation that is a win-win for everybody,” said Paul Warner, the executive director of the parade, which kicks off Wednesday at 9 a.