Mormons Building Bridges aimed to steer clear of politics with a convertible car of Utah arts, business and other leaders who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and have Mormon heritage, said Erika Munson, founder and co-chair. “The real issue is, we don’t want a million messages clouding our message.” “Our job is to remember the pioneers, and we don’t want people to have to take positions down the road on this float or that float,” Executive Vice President Greg James said Wednesday. The Salt Lake Tribune first reported the story. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Organizers of Utah’s biggest parade have turned down a float proposal from a Mormon faith-related LGBT group, citing too much potential for controversy.ĭays of ’47 Parade organizers say it’s their policy to turn down any float they believe will ignite political debate during the celebration of the state’s heritage as home of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the Mormons Building Bridges march during the Utah Gay Pride Parade in Salt Lake City.
