The staging area for the pride parade was a kaleidoscope of color, a cacophony of sound, and a swirl of activity. There were rainbow pride balloon arrangements and rainbow flags in abundance. Bands and loud speakers assaulted the ears and competed for attention. Gay men, lesbians, drag queens, trans folk, all manner of representatives of the LGBTQIA community, and their supporters, milled about as they were directed by parade staff to their marching positions.
In light of the tragedy in Orlando several weeks before, the group seemed determined to show the world that love was stronger than hate, and that joy overcame sadness. Darrin was sure that those whose lives were taken would have wanted it that way.
Darrin and the dancers from the show were trying to run through their routine before
