This Pride event is going ahead despite vile homophobic leaflets

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A Pride event in Kent is going ahead just days after a campaign to stop it handed out homophobic leaflets.

The event, in Margate, Kent, is taking place today.

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Earlier this week, leaflets which urge householders not to support a LGBT Pride even were distributed.

The homophobic leaflet ā€“ which was delivered through the letterboxes of hundreds of homes ā€“ urged residents to stay away from the Margate Pride Parade.

In an inspired play on words, the leaflet also promised that ā€œMargate will never be MarGAYteā€.

It also seemingly links homosexuality with paedophilia ā€“ issuing a call for residents to ā€œsave yourself and your childrenā€.

The highly offensive note has been derided by many in the local community, and is expected to attract a healthy turnout.

Update: Kent Police have confirmed that, although it has received complaints about the leaflet, the person who originally posted the photo on social media has not come forward.