Mayor Bill Gillespie pulled the float, saying the city “will not put the rights of parade participants ahead of the safety of its citizens.'
Christmas lights in Prattville, Alabama along Main Street and several adjoining blocks along Autauga Creek. The area is near the old cotton gin. There is ample parking and lots of shops and restaurants to visit. . Joe Songer | [email protected] Pride, which was recently removed from tonight’s annual Christmas parade, is suing the city and its mayor in order to participate.
“Plaintiffs believe that the evidence in this action will show that the City of Prattville and Mayor Gillespie had no legitimate concerns or credible evidence of any threats to public safety, that no criminal investigation or charges were brought against any individual threatening the safety of anyone,” according to the complaint, filed by Adam Hunt and Caryl Lawson.
The plaintiffs said Gillespie is “bowing to the pressure from extremists and hecklers in the community who oppose the views of Prattville Pride.” AL.com was unable to reach the mayor’s office. Prattville Pride told AL.com they’re waiting on a ruling from the judge before commenting further.“We have filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Prattville alleging violation of our First and Fourteenth Amendment rights and demanding redress by the city,” the group said in“We believe the law is clearly on our side and are hopeful that the injunction will be granted and we will still be able to participate in the parade.
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