GAY PRIDE EVENT Gay Pride Event Held In Charleston
Reported by: Dan Matics
Videographer: Dan Matics
Web Producer: Dan Matics
Reported: Jun. 10, 2012 6:52 PM EDT
Updated: Jun. 10, 2012 11:19 PM EDT
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Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
The battle over gay rights is a major issue on the forefront of the national political scene. On Sunday, that battle was brought to Charleston.
Hundreds of gay rights supporters hit the streets to demand equality.
A parade was held on Kanawha Bulevard, along with a festival at Haddad River Front Park.
There was a scuffle with anitgay protestors, who set up across the street from the parade. They were speaking out and holding signs to show their disapproval.
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