2025 Tulsa Pride Parade Features Increased Security
The 2025 Tulsa Pride parade has implemented increased security measures to ensure a safe and joyful celebration.
"I think there are always ways to be safer, especially at events like this; the community really needs protection."
According to Cory Ross, with Oklahomans for Equality, the organization hosting the event, the goal is to provide a secure environment for attendees.
- Attendees like Shanna Marlow and Jade Manney expressed their enthusiasm for the event, describing it as a vibrant display of love and community.
"We love it, we do it every year, it's such a great atmosphere, it's family fun,"
said Marlow."I'm so excited, I'm just so happy to be here… Spread the love and have a good time and make sure everybody feels included and safe,"
said Manney.
Ross described the event as an annual celebration featuring a parade with floats and a resource fair, emphasizing its importance as
"a beautiful day of love, a day of hope."
Author's summary: Tulsa Pride parade increases security for a safe celebration.