Rainbow flags and unicorns were stationed outside Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 downtown library for the return of Drag Story Time on Saturday morning (Jan. 28).

More than 250 people dressed up to show their support for the colourful event and approximately 20 people held signs opposing the Story Time.

The story time event, led by drag queen Freida Whales, was well attended with more than 100 people inside the library.

Whales read stories about diversity and inclusion to the crowd families. She also led the group in children songs.

Concrete Dave, one of the organizers of the anti-Story Time protest, said that he commuted in from Armstrong for the event.

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The event remained peaceful with many police stationed at the event, both inside and outside the library.

A young attendee said that they are proud of Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 queer community and are excited to attend 2SLGBTQIA+ events in the future.

READ MORE: UPDATE: Drag queen speaks out after online petition condemns Kelowna Drag Story Time for families

Jacqueline.Gelineau@kelownacapnews.com
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