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Haters threatened an LGBTQ+ beach party. The partygoers fought back & stood proud.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Organizer Sal Flores reported that the party still happened, with attendees from various parts of Southern California.
A recent LGBTQ + beach party in Long Beach, California, proceeded as planned despite receiving online threats. The event, known as the Big Gay Flotilla, was targeted with death threats and homophobic attacks before it took place. Organizer Sal Flores reported that the party still happened, with attendees from various parts of Southern California.
Further details about the event and the online threats are available from the source, including information about an arrest made in connection with the threats.
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Category: rights Published: August 15, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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