Organizers of Monroeville Pride, a festival on Saturday, say they’re expecting a large crowd for the event and have hired additional security to help ensure everyone feels safe following a week of online backlash and controversy surrounding a Pride display at the Monroeville Public Library.
More than 70 vendors are expected to take part in the annual event at Monroeville Community Park.
Natalie Frydryck, a board member with Monroeville Area Pride and Community Aid (MAPCA), said the organization decided to hire extra security as a precaution…