Parents erupt into protests outside Los Angeles school over Pride assembly

People protested a planned Pride assembly outside the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Saticoy Elementary School wearing T-shirts emblazoned with 'Leave our kids alone'.

Groups of protesters and counterprotesters clashed at a Los Angeles elementary school now a flashpoint for Pride month events across California.

Tensions at the school have been on the rise since a social media page was created to urge parents to keep their children home on the day of the planned assembly.

Outside the school, protesters against the assembly outnumbered those who were there in support.

Across the nation, pride month celebrations are kicking off amid rising backlash in some places against LGBTQ+ rights.

Community parade organizers, school districts and even professional sports terms have faced protests for flying rainbow flags and honoring drag performers.