Our client Naples Pride filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Naples and its entities for denying the non-profit organization a special events permit to host a family-friendly drag performance in one of the city’s public parks as part of its annual Pridefest celebration. The city’s refusal to grant a permit was part of a years-long effort to target drag performances and LGBTQ+ pride events in violation of the First Amendment. The complaint was filed on April 10, 2025. The district court granted a preliminary injunction on May 12, 2025, but the Eleventh Circuit -- in a split, 2-1 decision -- placed a stay on that ruling on June 6, 2025, the day before the event. The event went forward on June 7 with the drag performance indoors. The litigation continues.