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Parasol Patrol guards LGBTQIA+ Color Run pride event in Bellefontaine, Ohio

Tonight, "Parasol Patrol" participants spun rainbow umbrellas to shield a Color Run pride jogging event at a park in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The tactic was meant to create a barrier against any anti-LGBT protesters, but none came tonight. "It was absolutely amazing to see all the support from the community especially the "Parasol Patrol," one drag queen told News2Share as the event wrapped up. "It was just awesome knowing that all of our runners could feel totally safe knowing that the whole community was out here." "Fortunately, we didn't really have any hate today!" As the pride event concluded, an organizer congratulated the Parasol Patrol being able to "fight off the haters." They thanked police as well for their presence and advocated having a presence at Saturday's pride parade where protesters are expected. Eli Bazan and Pasha Ripley, co-founders of Parasol Patrol spoke about how they've been shielding "children and young people from protesters at LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC events" using umbrellas while not counter-protesting. They work with police but "don't rely on them to keep us safe." Filmed by Ford Fischer NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION Please contact Ford Fischer at fordfischer@news2share.com or call (573) 575-NEWS to license video. Photos and additional footage may be available upon request. Support News2Share on Patreon:   / fordfischer   Special Thanks to Patreon Contributors Jessica M and Judith Lucca Shane See more at http://News2share.com