Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Philadelphia Pride Parade
Demonstrators blocked the parade route, leading to confusion and a police response as tensions flared between the two groups.
- The protest halted the parade at the intersection of 11th and Locust Streets.
- Protesters chanted slogans and held signs condemning Israel and linking LGBTQ+ pride to broader political issues.
- Police intervened to manage the situation, but the parade participants were left uncertain about how to proceed.
- The protest was organized by Queers4Palestine, advocating against capitalism, colonialism, and Zionism.
- The disruption coincided with the Israel Day Parade in New York City, highlighting rising tensions and antisemitism.