Hundreds of drag performers and allies rallied in Florida against recent legislation that organizers say is attacking the LGBTQ community.
People display their signs during the Drag Queen's March at Cascades Park on April 25, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.Hundreds of drag performers and allies rallied in Florida Tuesday afternoon against recent legislation that organizers say is attacking the LGBTQ community.
"First of all, I want to acknowledge your existence," Jones said in his remarks. "I also want to acknowledge and to affirm to you all, that you are supposed to be here and there's nothing wrong with you." People display their signs during the Drag Queen's March at Cascades Park on April 25, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.People cheer when speeches are given during the Drag Queen's March at Cascades Park, on April 25, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.MORE: So-called 'Don't Say Gay' rules expanded through 12th grade in Florida
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