During Sacramento Pride, about 2,000 people joined a march and concert led by Christian leader Sean Feucht. They gathered at Ali Youssefi Square and marched to the state Capitol for a concert. This was part of Feucht’s Let Us Worship tour, which he started in 2020 against COVID-19 rules. The event was peaceful and not meant to coincide with Pride.
Some carried signs saying “Jesus Revolution” and wore shirts saying “Worship is our war cry.” There were also patriotic decorations. The march included bikers from the Soldiers of the Cross Motorcycle Ministry, who see themselves as fighting for God.
Before the march, a speaker shared his story of growing up with lesbian parents and finding faith. The march stopped at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, where they sang before continuing to the Capitol. Some marchers also stopped to pray for homeless people.
There was a debate over the rainbow flag, with some saying it represents God’s promise and should be reclaimed by Christians. Others, like attendees of the Pride festival, saw it as a symbol of LGBTQ pride.
At the Capitol, Feucht and other pastors spoke, emphasizing faith over other solutions. The event ended peacefully, with attendees enjoying music and speeches.