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A far-right group planned a protest over a small city's drag story hours. Only 9 people showed up.
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· June 11, 2026
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Key takeaway In contrast, a counterprotest in support of Pride attracted a significantly larger crowd, with over 200 people attending.
A recent call to protest against LGBTQ + Pride events at a local library yielded a small turnout. Only nine people showed up to demonstrate against the events. In contrast, a counterprotest in support of Pride attracted a significantly larger crowd, with over 200 people attending.
The events in question are being held in the city of Brest, located in western France. Further details about the protests and the events that sparked them are available from LGBTQ Nation, a local source. The low turnout for the anti-Pride protest suggests limited local support for the far-right group's efforts.
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Category: community Published: June 11, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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