San Diego Pride Parade is notorious for being the city's largest annual event, and this year, police have beefed up security.
The San Diego Police Department told NBC 7 on Wednesday that they would be working with other local and federal agencies to ensure attendees would be safeTo say it is one of the biggest weekends of the year in San Diego is not an overstatement. TheSan Diego Pride weekend kicks off with 2 events celebrating LGBTQ+ movement
“Ok, this may feel like a safe space because of the people, but at the same time, it’s something that lingers,” Barba shared with NBC 7 as she pointed to a rooftop across the street. “If there has to be a sniper, it’s because there is danger.” San Diego police officers on bikes at the San Diego Pride Parade on July 20, 2024. Police increased patrols and installed more smart streetlights ahead of the parade and festival.
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