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October 31, 2003


Gay pride float for Christmas

We know it's Halloween, but civic leaders in Saint John, New Brunswick, are wary of a gay pride float proposed for this year's Santa parade. The Canadian port city has been a gay rights battleground since local MP Elsie Wayne made disparaging remarks about homosexuals last May. Danny Jardine, Rainbow Pride chairman, said gays and lesbians want in to illustrate the reality of alternative families and help make the children of gay parents feel accepted. The group has proposed a tastefully decorated float depicting same-sex family scenes. CNews




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