The comment section in the News article regarding the about face the Provo Freedom Festival Parade committee did after initially rejecting the applications of 5 LGBTQ groups applications to participate says about all that needs to be said about the hurdles faced by the LGBTQ community in Utah. The groups were initially not allowed because organizers claimed that their applications did not meet standards and the parade is not a place for advocating special interests but to show patriotism. The groups have now been allowed to participate in the parade after agreeing to have more red, white and blue on the submission and more patriotic themes. The SLTrib showed a photo of the LDS Provo Utah Mission entry in last year's parade. It consisted of the mission president and wife walking in front of a banner with the words Utah Provo Mission and then followed by missionaries in white shirts and ties. While the frame of the photo was narrow, none of those shown were waving or carrying flags.