Despite Randy Fine's objections, Space Coast Pride will go on

Despite Randy Fine's objections, Space Coast Pride will go on

Space Coast Pride will go on despite objections from Rep. Randy Fine.

Melbourne city leaders say they have no plans to rescind a permit for the event, which will be held Saturday in Downtown Melbourne for the first time in its history. Organizers say they have actually received more support even as City Hall is flooded with calls to shut down the event for inclusion of drag queen story time in its programming.

“We are proud to persevere and we are leading with love,” said Space Coast Pride media director Tina Jensen.

Fine, a Palm Bay Republican, objected to the event for the inclusion of a “Drag Queen Story Hour,” something he said was never made clear would occur when the organization appli...

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