As threats grow, 'parasol patrol' provides security for Drag Story Hour

By Jackie Sedley

Published December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM EST

Drag Story Hour, where drag performers read to kids, has weathered attacks and threats over the years. In Denver, a volunteer "parasol patrol" provides security to families attending Drag Story Hour.

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