![]() ![]() And we've got plans within plans within plans because this is too important a celebration for it not to take place."īallard said Sunday's pride celebration and concert at Guthrie Green downtown will not require any road closings, and that they did not have to increase security for it. "Every time we think we kind of got a handle on something we kind of get hit with something new," Ballard added. But yes, everything is good, everything's golden, and we are good to go." "I know there's been some people asking since Juneteenth. "We've had a few questions," volunteer Bryce Cox said. Volunteers and organizers alike said they remain confident in this weekend's celebrations. To make up for the lack of TPD presence, Ballard said private security has been increased and that plans were assessed by FEMA and Homeland Security. "Again, processing through 4th Street exiting on Madison and just moving forward that way." ![]() ![]() "Now we're going to be starting within the footprint of our festival grounds, so very close to Frankfurt I think it is, and then just proceeding out of one of the designated lots that we contracted," Ballard said. She said this is forcing some last-minute changes to a parade that would usually span much of downtown. The city said it cannot supply the needed 60 regular and reserve police officers while the city recovers from storm damages.īallard told 2 News the drop in officers announced in the presser were not discussed with her team before the press conference. We get more and more regional participants," she said.īut the parade itself would also have to guarantee security and traffic enforcement. "Last year we welcomed over 80,000 people. The Oklahomans For Equality executive director said it was expected to be their highest turnout in years this weekend. 74 Partly Cloudy Day 87 Night 71 Heat Advisory Tulsa, OK Forecast Today Hourly Daily Morning 80 8 Afternoon 90 0 Evening 79 15 Overnight 74 7 Don't Miss Texas Heat Sets All-Time. "So it's important that we have celebrations like this where we can get together and be our authentic selves." "We're again fighting to be legitimized and recognized as human beings and members of this community, especially after all of the punitive legislation that has moved forward," Ballard said. Tulsa Pride 2023 will be Dorothy Ballard's first as lead organizer, and told 2 News she is eager to make the most of what is possible to put on. They also said they'll work with organizers of other events to reschedule large events during the state of emergency if necessary. Police said they diverted resources and approved security plans for Tulsa Pride events including Friday's Rainbow Run and Saturday's festival. TPD and the Working in Neighborhood department said it worked with organizers about the events being held during this state of emergency. ![]()
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