Upcoming Pride Parade In Aurora Bans Uniformed and Armed Officers

People celebrate during the 46th Annual Chicago Pride Parade, Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Chicago. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Aurora Pride Parade organizers have banned uniformed and armed police officers from marching in this year’s parade. The third annual parade is scheduled for June 12. Organizers are asking that officers who wish to participate do so without showing up in uniform and without bringing weapons. When Aurora Pride issued their statement, they noted that only one law enforcement official had applied to march in the parade.