Last year, Prattville Pride forced its way into the city's Christmas parade, and Christian groups then bailed. Now they are back to make the holiday "MERRY & GAY" while seeking donations for rubber ducks and "Child's Play" candy for the kids. Why are they always insisting on being part of events that are for kids and families? | Dale Jackson

TX Archive of the Moving Image on Instagram: "Montrose came alive in 1982 for one of Houston’s biggest Pride celebrations. 🏳️‍🌈 This KPRC-TV segment captures the Fifth Annual Gay Pride Parade—15,000+ people, 37 floats, marching bands, and a community determined to be seen. Digitized through our CLIR grant, it’s a rare look at a defining moment in Texas queer history. #LGBTQHistory #HoustonHistory #QueerHistory #Montrose #TexasArchive"