Parasol Patrol Shields the Broomfield Drag Story Hour

Name: Parasol Patrol Shields the Broomfield Drag Story Hour
Start: 2026-02-07T10:00:00-07:00
Location: Broomfield Auditorium

Schedule

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

Broomfield Auditorium | Broomfield, CO

THERE MAY PROTESTERS AT THIS EVENT.
Parasol Patrol is a nonprofit dedicated to shielding children and young people from hostile protesters at 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC events. Using umbrellas to create a visual barrier, we guide families past harmful messages from groups like Proud Boys, Patriot Front Blood Tribe, GAG and Westboro Baptist Church. For the youngest, we provide noise-canceling ear protection to block the hateful slurs often yelled through bullhorns. Our mission is to ensure that children can walk through their communities with dignity, protected from the hate that seeks to harm them.
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Parasol Patrol will proudly stand at the Broomfield Auditorium, Broomfield, CO, ready to shield children, families and Miss Shirley. Two years ago we had around thirty protesters from Patriot Front and local, unaffiliated protesters. However, last year they didn't show! We will always welcome families with open hearts, smiles, and immense gratitude.
It’s truly inspiring to witness children learning a love of reading in a safe and supportive environment. At Parasol Patrol, our mission is to help create spaces where kids can thrive and embrace their true, authentic selves without fear. Together, we can make that vision a reality.
It's crucial for Parasol Patrol volunteers to remember that we are not a counter-protest group. We don’t engage with protesters. While we may be present because of their actions, we are there for the kids, and that is where we focus our energy.
Volunteer guidelines will be posted in the comments. We deeply appreciate your support of Parasol Patrol. Our mission isn’t about influencing identities. It’s about ensuring that all children, especially BIPOC and Queer youth, know they are loved and supported by their entire community, not *in spite* of who they are, but *because* of who they are."