The organizers of an LGBT pride event in downtown Boise, Idaho said they have paused the plan to host a drag show featuring young children because of “safety concerns.”
The Boise Pride Festival, an annual event that has been held for more than three decades, drew intense backlash this year over its inclusion of a “Drag kids” show that features children as young as 11 years old.
“You have watched the Queens and Kings and now it is time to see the Kids,” an ad for the event read. “A drag show like none other the Drag Kids range from ages 11-18 and are ready to bring it all to the Boise Pride Festival stage! Come and cheer them on as they bring drag to the younger generation!”…