An upcoming traditional marriage parade in Ottumwa, Iowa has sparked controversy and debate over inclusivity and the definition of marriage.

Organizers of the parade argue that traditional marriage is declining and deserves recognition as a minority group.

Opponents view the parade as exclusionary and a pushback against LGBTQ+ recognition.

The poster is simple: a bride and groom at the altar, red roses in the background and two words at the top — FIDELITY and PURITY. It invites residents to decorate their cars and attend a “traditional marriage parade” presented by the “citizens of Ottumwa.”

The Aug. 23 parade is billed as a public show of support for the “foundational values” of traditional marriage, according to Pastor Travis Decker, the organizer behind the event and a leader at O

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