He said the first warning was issued by police in a meeting in August where representatives from all the parade entries were present.Īt the meeting, Doughman used an example of how potentially-inappropriate attire could lead to an unacceptable scenario: last year on a float, a dancer’s erection was completely visible under his wet underwear. Michael Doughman, executive director of the Dallas Tavern Guild that organises the parade, told The Dallas Voice state laws and parade rules against public nudity are nothing new. Parade participants must not expose genitalia, buttocks, or female breasts.’Īlso, ‘In accordance with state of Texas obscenity law, sexual paraphernalia, real or simulated sex acts and genital or phallic representations are prohibited from the parade.’ Wearing cotton underwear at Dallas gay pride parade this weekend may result in fines, police have said.ĭallas police announced again this week they will enforce the state and pride rules banning ‘indecent exposure’.Īccording to the pride parade rules: ‘In accordance with the city of Dallas public nudity ordinance,
