Onyx Heights' 2023 Pride Parade ended in horror with one of the organizers killed by a firework.
The day began well enough , with the red light district decorated with colored balloons and bunting, and stalls offering food and alcohol. There were floats from a number of organizations and local businesses, including Parrino's Italian Restaurant, Onyx's Diner, the Mayor's Office and Weedy Treats. the money raised by the event was to go to Onyx Heights' LBGTQ+ community.
The parade began at midday, and for several hours fun was had by all. The fireworks began at seven, though some say that one went off early. People stared at them, enjoying the way they painted the sky. Then, at about seven thirty, horror struck as one firework flew into the Weedy Treats van, breaking its windshield and setting its contents on fire - something easily laughed off as party-goers joked about contact highs.
But, as the smoke billowed out of the van, another firework hit a floats and then a third hit one of the organizers in the stomach killing him.
The man, who had spent most of the seven hours announcing what was going on over a megaphone, has been identified as Douglas Tanner.
The police, city, and the fire department have been asked to comment.
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