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Melissa Stratton, a spokeswoman for the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications, said the Chicago Police Department has “already deployed additional officers” to the Town Hall District and the city’s public safety departments will meet later this week to discuss “any additional resources” for the Pride Parade and the weeklong festival leading up to it. Robert Cesario could not be reached for comment. “People made a fuss about the long lines at airports and all of the searches required after they took a flight out after 9/11,” but they got used to that, too, the alderman said. If they believe needs to happen, I would certainly support it and I think the general public would support it,” Cappleman said. I’m open to anything law enforcement experts suggest based on the feedback they get from the FBI. Pride Parade discovery of all those explosives makes me concerned. James Cappleman (46th) said he’s all for the idea. Pfeiffer said it will be up to the Chicago Police Department and the city’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications to determine whether there’s a need for bag searches along the 21-block parade route. will go on this year with a little extra security because of what happened in Orlando.” “If people came with open containers of alcohol, they were asked to throw it out into baskets along the parade route. We cut back this year to 160 entries to make it a little bit shorter, a little bit tighter,” he said. “The city also asked that we reduce the size of the parade. With the extra security, it’ll be a bigger help,” Pfeiffer said. It worked to have extra security to provide better crowd control and control excessive drinking. That’s why we wanted to add security to tighten it up even more. This year’s 8th staging was spectacular and definitely a success and we are already anticipating the return of next year’s staging.“That’s why we’re here this year - because of the changes we made. The mission of Miami Beach Gay Pride is to bring together members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, their friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the unique spirit and culture of the LGBTQ community. Accompanied with her breathtaking performance and a great show were spectacular fireworks displayed over the Atlantic Ocean. Headliner, Jordan Sparks slayed her performance, showing off her amazing voice on Sunday night from the Guyzapp Main Stage in Lummus Park. The attires, hair, costumes were bold, fabulous, colorful and mind blowing. Supporters came out in their number and colors with their infectious vibrant spirit and we could not leave out the signature rainbow which was a staple that lit up the parade and definitely set the mood. Also in attendance was Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen who came to celebrate with the LGBT community as well. Australian rapper Iggy Azalea best known for her hit “Fancy” celebrated in style with her LGBT fans. Number one listened to radio show, host Elvis Duran was Pride 2016 Grand Marshall lead the colorful parade on its final day. Sunday, there was the major anticipated parade that brought out thousands of participants. Saturday was a beach party and festival booths, as well as several drag brunches and other celebration. Miami Beach Gay Pride kicked off Friday night with a spectacular, red carpet style VIP reception at the W South Beach. It's located at the intersection of 12th Street and Ocean Drive. In honor of the commencement and celebration of the 8th annual Gay Pride, on April 6, Miami Beach unveiled the city's very first rainbow street sign topper, as part of Gay Pride 2016.
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With this year gathering set to deliver nothing shy of only the greatest parade ever.
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The momentum and anticipation of this vibrant and unforgettable three day festival heighten each year. The successful Parade garnered in 2011 more than 40,000 participants, in 2012 more than 60,000 participants, in 2013 more than 80,000 participants, in 2014 more 100,000 and in 2015 more than 130,000 people from all walks of life attended the three-day celebration. Among the sponsors were NBC 6, a proud media sponsor along with over 100 businesses that supported this staging. Since its inception in 2009, the LGBT community from near and far, as well as Miami locals has been marching on Ocean Drive to share an embodying experience. The 8th annual three day Gay Parade, brings together colorful people, energies and atmosphere, that when culminated gives you an experience of a lifetime. With the ushering of spring there could not have been a more befitting festival of celebration chosen to be the front runner than the Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade.