Videos from Seattle’s Pride parade show naked adults marching and cycling through streets crowded with families and children, sparking widespread outrage online and raising questions about public decency laws that allow such displays in Washington state.
Naked Adults March Near Children at Festival
Footage captured by activist Chloe Cole and posted by Frontlines Turning Point USA shows members of “Friends of Denny Blaine” walking completely nude through the parade route. Some spectators clapped and cheered, while cameras panned to young children watching the display. Additional video shows naked individuals prancing around the Seattle Center International Fountain, where children were playing in the water just feet away from the unclothed adults. Some parade attendees could be seen attempting to shield children’s eyes from the nude marchers.
The nude marchers carried signs reading “Nude ≠ Lewd,” “Free to be Naked,” and “Nude is Nourishing.” The Friends of Denny Blaine group maintains a website dedicated to protecting Denny Blaine Park, which they describe as having a “historic nude & queer character.” The park currently faces a lawsuit from concerned citizens over its graphic nature, according to the organization’s website.
Legal Gray Area Allows Public Nudity
Seattle’s municipal code contains no specific prohibition against public nudity, a policy the Seattle Police Department has confirmed multiple times. However, the state of Washington defines indecent exposure as intentionally making “any open and obscene exposure” while knowing the conduct will likely cause “reasonable affront or alarm.” First-time offenders who expose themselves to children under fourteen face misdemeanor charges, while convicted sex offenders committing indecent exposure face felony charges. The Seattle Police Department did not respond to requests for comment about whether any arrests occurred during the Pride festivities.
Online Backlash and Parental Criticism
The videos generated intense criticism on social media platforms. “How is this not indecent exposure?” one user questioned. Another commenter directed anger at parents, stating: “Those parents are stupid, both for bringing children to a Pride Parade, and for keeping them there when a bunch of naked pervs exposed themselves.” Pride Month, officially declared in 1999 by President Bill Clinton as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month, has expanded significantly since same-sex marriage became legal nationwide in 2015. Critics argue the celebrations have become increasingly inappropriate for public spaces, particularly when children are present.
This is exactly why so many do not want to allow these events. What these types want to do in a rented private hall or something like that would not bother most of us. These immoral displays in front of children and well
adjusted people are not acceptable. How perverted are these people that think this is acceptable public conduct.
I agree. It`s unacceptable.
Your comments are soundling tolerable under certain conditions…sorry Jim and David…the laws changed and this then became front and center…that does not mean you do it…it ,means you have you practice due diligence and respect those around you who don’t have to view your genitals.
Respect immorality, perversion and plain old sin? They are insane, and we’re supposed to celebrate it? Revenge is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord. Jesus is coming, and he won’t like what greets Him.
That’s because they have no morals
These things are going to happen just prior to JESUS CHRIST return to earth. This indecency is part of what people will do. Possibly even sexual acts in public, it’s insane, but morals are going to be at an all time low. We were told to be watching for the signs of the times. Signs in the sun, the starts the moon and on earth with perplexity…When the Holy Spirit is removed from the earth, then everything vile and perverted will happen in the open. Satanic forces will rule. Satan will have a short time to do his evil work. We’re supposed to be prepared and ready to stand strong against the wiles of the devil…All good will disappear, and only bad will be seen…pray for endurance, strength, willpower, perseverance…GOD will still be in control but this is gonna be a time of testing…
I’m surprised parents allowed their kids to see this. When my kids got old enough, they were allowed to pretty much do what they wanted but I expected them to use their heads and think.
It only happens because this sickening and weak government allows this to happen.
Years ago they would have been pulled off their bikes and had the shit kicked out of them.
I agree. This is what happens when such an immoral (and sinful) lifestyle is being pushed on us. It is disgraceful.
I would think that most people in Seattle enjoyed it. If that’s allowed there now, what will the allow next? People that are perverted will take over and do what they want. Possibly sex education on the streets for whoever enjoy the perversion…please don’t think this can’t happen…
so I’m not gay. can I walk around kids nude and get away with it? I bet I can’t!! I would be arrested, thrown in jail, and ordered to register as a sex offender for life!! just because they’re gay gives them the right to expose themselves to minors? the cops say it’s ok as long as they don’t do it for sexual gratification. that’s why they do it, they get off wagging their dong around. tell me I’m wrong.
Nailed it Mick!!
This is abuse of the children who should NEVER be at these events. These people are pedolphiles and these events should be held in doors so others are NOT FORCED to be subjected
I got your Legal Gray Area right here in my state. March past or parade around my Grandchildren or any of my neighbors’ children in the buff and you will not be happy with the response the people in my town give you. And then after being released from the hospital you will go straight to jail. How you like them apples.
These people are hurting their own like people. I am sure that there are many people in the LGBTQ community that do not want to parade around naked in public. There is no need to make a spectacle of oneself. That doesn’t help anyone’s cause. NO ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BE NAKED IN PUBLIC. If on any regular day someone did that, that person would be arrested, so why is it okay for a group to do it? Gay or straight.
I have no desire to attend “Pride” parades and if I had children I would not allow them to attend them either. I do not understand why any parent would take his or her children to these parades.
Come on ,it’s OREGON !!!!! All 3 West Coast states are Messed up !!!!
Uh, Seattle is in the state of Washington, not Oregon.
Just ,,,Plain ,,, Sick !!!!!! Arrest teem !!
Exposing themselves to children makes them pedophiles. Nude exposure makes them sex offenders. Others have been in prison for less than what they did.
That wouldn’t go over too well where I am.
You go to these events at your own discretion and know what happens if you bring your kids thats on you. So suck it up and stop whining about it.
No I’m not gay but I support the gay community 100%.
Pervesion in action soon we’ll be doing it as a subject for a credit in our classrooms and everyone will be forced to be taught it.
Self absorbed, exhibitionists, disrespectful, pedophilia to be in front of children, or because you take them to these type of events is wrong. If person on the street show themselves to children, they would be arrested. These types of parades should not be allowed. Why do you have to parade around naked? What does it have to do with anything LBGTQ…….? I know that ot all of your community likes this type of explotiting that you do.