The driver of the truck told authorities that his foot was stuck between the gas pedal and the brake, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, the official said. I’m lucky to be safe, but at least two people were hit and are in critical condition.Īll of us here all praying for them and their families.- Nikki Fried June 19, 2021Īccording to CBS Local Miami, a witness said the driver was wearing a Pride shirt, driving a Pride flag-decaled truck, and was participating in the parade.Ī senior official briefed on the incident told CBS4 that the initial indications point toward an accident.
I’m at the Stonewall #Pride Parade - a truck just drove into the crowd. We anticipate more details to follow and ask for the community's love and support." Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, who was at the parade, said the driver was taken into custody. "To my knowledge, this was not an attack on the LGBTQ community. "Our fellow Chorus members were those injured and the driver is also a part of the Chorus family," Knight said. While the two victims have not been identified, Justin Knight, president of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus, confirmed that both were part of the organization. The incident occurred in the municipality of Wilton Manors, a part of Broward County adjacent to Fort Lauderdale. The other is in critical condition at Broward Health Medical Center, but expected to recover. On Saturday, the white truck accelerated, hitting two individuals, killing one of the victims. The idiot mayor called it an act of terror against the LGBTQ community and now #deathsantis is trending.- Ian Miles Cheong June 20, 2021 He was also a member of the pride organization. So a guy’s foot got trapped between the brake and the gas pedal and killed someone at a pride parade in Florida. It's been revealed that the driver of the pickup truck is a member of the Fort Lauderdale Gay Men's Chorus who told police that the fatal crash was an accident. The temperature on parade day could be in excess of 85 degrees.Įntries are encouraged to bring plenty of water and replenishing fluids for participants.One victim is dead and another was injured Saturday after a truck drove into spectators at the Stonewall Pride Parade in Wilton Manors, Florida. The theme of the Pride Festival is encouraged to be reflected in your entry.Īll floats and cars are required by Fire Marshall to have a Fire Extinguisher in any motorized vehicle.Īll Parade participants should be aware of the possibility of heat exhaustion and/or stroke.
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They must wear yellow safety vests (available at bead stores) and may not otherwise participate (no bead throwing as they are monitoring your float space full time).
No confetti guns will be permitted.įor safety reasons we require each float have four (4) people walking one for each corner – these people can help keep the crowd from running up to float for candy/trinkets and can help direct float around corners. In order to limit clean-up costs each entry is required to be equipped with plastic trash bags for depositing trash and litter accumulated by the entry’s participants before, during and after the Parade. It is our goal to spread these floats and walking groups throughout the parade to decrease the instances of competing sound as much as possible. Tampa Pride prohibits the display of logos, slogans or trademarks of any business other than the business listed on your application.Īny float or walking group using amplified music or sound equipment must support their own equipment. All floats must be decorated prior to arrival at the staging area.