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LGBTQ Trump fans turn out to support 'Straight Pride' parade as marchers face off with hundreds of counter-protesters amid a huge police presence in Boston (19 Pics)

Dozens of 'Straight Pride' advocates who support President Donald Trump marched in Boston on Saturday as hundreds of counter-demo...

Dozens of 'Straight Pride' advocates who support President Donald Trump marched in Boston on Saturday as hundreds of counter-demonstrators blasted them as being homophobic extremists.
As the hundreds-strong processions ended outside City Hall in one of America's most liberal cities, people from the two camps stood close enough to yell in each other's faces and in a few instances threw coffee cups and soil at each other. But there was no serious violence.
Police with batons and gas masks stood by in formation, ready to snuff out any trouble.
A couple of counter-demonstrators scuffled with police and threw dirt and eggs at them. One protester was seen being detained. 

Dozens of Trump supporters and 'Straight Pride' advocates took to the streets of Boston on Saturday
Dozens of Trump supporters and 'Straight Pride' advocates took to the streets of Boston on Saturday
A gay couple walks with others in the Straight Parade. Many counter-protesters claimed that the parade was a front for white supremacy
A gay couple walks with others in the Straight Parade. Many counter-protesters claimed that the parade was a front for white supremacy
Police with batons and gas masks stood by in formation, ready to snuff out any trouble and engaged in the occasional scuffle with counter-protesters. One person was said to have been detained
Police with batons and gas masks stood by in formation, ready to snuff out any trouble and engaged in the occasional scuffle with counter-protesters. One person was said to have been detained 
While organizers claimed that the parade had no ties to white supremacy, one person's sign does include the hand gesture commonly associate with white supremacy
While organizers claimed that the parade had no ties to white supremacy, one person's sign does include the hand gesture commonly associate with white supremacy
The marshal of the 'Straight Pride' rally was Milo Yiannopoulos, a prominent and provocative gay member of the far-right movement. The controversial political commentator wore a 'Make America Straight Again' hat
The marshal of the 'Straight Pride' rally was Milo Yiannopoulos, a prominent and provocative gay member of the far-right movement. The controversial political commentator wore a 'Make America Straight Again' hat
A transgender Trump Supporter marches with the crowd during the Straight Pride parade in Boston. She is said to be holding a flag of alleged trans people who have left the Democratic party
A transgender Trump Supporter marches with the crowd during the Straight Pride parade in Boston. She is said to be holding a flag of alleged trans people who have left the Democratic party
Walking among the 'Straight Pride' supporters were a sprinkling of white LGBTQIA members. 
A trans woman was even pictured walking with a Trump sign that she decorated with the trans flag. Christen Greczowski held up the flag signed by transgender people who have left the Democratic Party.
A group calling itself Super Happy Fun America organized the 'Straight Pride' parade in response to the hugely popular gay pride parades that take place in US cities every year. 
Super Happy Fun America's website says Saturday's march is to 'spread awareness of issues impacting straights,' describing heterosexuals as 'an oppressed majority' in Massachusetts, the first US state to legalize same-sex marriage.
'The organizers of the Straight Pride Parade have long and well-documented ties to white supremacists and anti-immigrant movements,' a protester said
'The organizers of the Straight Pride Parade have long and well-documented ties to white supremacists and anti-immigrant movements,' a protester said 
Police had gas masks at the demonstrations as hundred of counter-protesters mocked those walking in the parade
Police had gas masks at the demonstrations as hundred of counter-protesters mocked those walking in the parade
Critics say the 'Straight Pride' organizers are white-supremacists whose intent is to bait members of the LGBT community in Boston. 
'The organizers of the Straight Pride Parade have long and well-documented ties to white supremacists and anti-immigrant movements,' a protester said to CBS News. 'In general, they are fascists who believe that they are the only acceptable type of being.' 
The marshal of the 'Straight Pride' rally was Milo Yiannopoulos, a prominent and provocative member of the far-right movement in the U.S. who has been banned from several social media sites. He also happens to be gay.
Sebastian Jones, left, exchanges words with Straight Pride Parade organizer Don Grundmann
Sebastian Jones, left, exchanges words with Straight Pride Parade organizer Don Grundmann
A counter-protester holds up a 'Nazi punks f**k off!' sign at the parade as other protesters can be seen with 'anti-Swastika' stickers
A counter-protester holds up a 'Nazi punks f**k off!' sign at the parade as other protesters can be seen with 'anti-Swastika' stickers
A man drinks from a drinking horn while holding pamphlets honoring Trump
A man drinks from a drinking horn while holding pamphlets honoring Trump
A man gets involved in a brief scuffle with counter-protesters at the Boston parade
A man gets involved in a brief scuffle with counter-protesters at the Boston parade
The participant of the Boston Straight Pride Parade was pushed away from counter protesters after the altercation
The participant of the Boston Straight Pride Parade was pushed away from counter protesters after the altercation
'My fellow homosexuals have been embarrassing me for decades,' he told AFP. 'Finally I found my crowd.'
'Honestly, as a gay man, I have been embarrassed and attacked by my fellow homosexuals for most of my life, and these people feel like home.'
He added that he stands for traditional Christian family values -- 'even if I don't always live them.'
Yiannopoulos sported a bedazzled hat that said 'Make America Straight Again.' 
One of the few floats at the parade asked people to 'honk 4 Trump'
One of the few floats at the parade asked people to 'honk 4 Trump'
Counter-protesters scream at police as they escort the 'Straight Pride' participants
Counter-protesters scream at police as they escort the 'Straight Pride' participants
Most who came to protest the parade identified the group as being white supremacist, as seen by signs at the rally. A counter-protester holds up a rainbow flag
Most who came to protest the parade identified the group as being white supremacist, as seen by signs at the rally. A counter-protester holds up a rainbow flag
Among other the scheduled speakers is a leader of the Proud Boys, which the Anti-Defamation League describes as an 'extremist conservative group.' 
Counter-protesters showed up in droves in an attempt to show their declaration of self-love. 
'We're here to celebrate our community. We're here to show up in the face of hate with love and joy,' one man told CBS News. 'We should celebrate our differences and celebrate the ways in which people from all backgrounds have contributed to this country.' 
Anti-parade demonstrator kiss during the "Straight Pride" parade
Anti-parade demonstrator kiss during the "Straight Pride" parade
A marcher wears a dinosaur costume during the Straight Pride Parade
A marcher wears a dinosaur costume during the Straight Pride Parade
A sign reads 'Straight Lives Matter' in reference to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement's call to end police brutality
A sign reads 'Straight Lives Matter' in reference to the 'Black Lives Matter' movement's call to end police brutality

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