The parade started at 7 p.m. Friday in downtown Prattville. Prattville Pride announced the decision on the group's Facebook page about 4 p.m. Friday. Mayor Bill Gillespie confirmed the decision.

Prattville Pride had entered a float in the parade several weeks ago. Over the past two weeks, the entry had become a talking point on social media. An email seeking comment from Prattville Pride ...

and later they pick which groups actually walk on parade day. She said this year they’ve “received more applications than ever.” Official pride parades in general are quite famous for having ...