Satanic Temple Pulls Out of ‘Kid Friendly’ LGBQT Pride Event in Idaho After Backlash

The Satanic Temple was included on a list of participants of a “kid friendly” LGBTQ+ “Pride in the Park” event in Idaho—which includes a “drag dance party”—until Libs of Tik Tok publicized their involvement on Twitter.

A member of the Satanic group claimed to have pulled out of the Saturday event after several sponsors apparently dropped out due to their participation.

“I deeply apologize and regret to inform everyone that @TSTIdaho has decided to not be at the North Idaho Pride event “Pride in the Park” as a congregation,” tweeted Satanic Temple member “Rowan Astra” on Thursday. “There are several factors for this, including several sponsors seemingly dropping after learning of our appearance.”

BREAKING: Satanic Temple removed from list of supporters for Idaho drag dance party after backlash. Other sponsors reportedly dropped their sponsorship after learning of the Satanic Temple’s involvement. https://t.co/LzY4HYpiXl pic.twitter.com/yALkEOqIen

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 10, 2022

 

The event, which is hosted by the North Idaho Pride Alliance in Coeur d’Alene Idaho, is advertised as a “family friendly celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity.” First on the list of “kid friendly” activities advertised is a “Drag Dance Party.” Other activities will reportedly include music, crafts, “community village booths,” and “artisan market.” Among the community village booths will be “HIV and STD booths,” according to the Idaho Tribune.

… (Excerpt from The Virginia Star)