Farirai Fundira
Realtor | Fairmount
"No. It’s not my thing. I’m from Zimbabwe, Africa. I don’t really associate with that crowd. I’ve got nothing against the parade, and I’m within walking distance [of the parade]. But I don’t have any interest in attending."
Christina Poole
student | Brewerytown
"No. I find the parade non-inclusive. It lacks racial diversity and diversity in terms of LGBT participation. Honestly, I wouldn’t even notice if the parade were discontinued. It’s not on my radar screen because I’m not on the organizers’ radar screen."
Mariah Richard
student | Gayborhood
"Probably not. It doesn’t appeal to me. I’m queer and I don’t feel the parade supports the LGBT community. I’d rather spend my time on New Year’s Day with family and friends who nurture me."
Ashley Russell
bartender | Old City
"No. I don’t like the drunkenness and craziness that takes place. I wouldn’t bring my kids to that. The parade is coarse and offensive. It was terrible what they did to Caitlyn Jenner last year. I have better things to do on New Year’s [Day]."
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