{"id":2033157,"date":"2023-09-15T11:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/raleigh-denies-permit-for-christmas-parade-after-girl-was-killed-by-truck-last-year\/"},"modified":"2023-09-15T11:38:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:38:33","slug":"raleigh-denies-permit-for-christmas-parade-after-girl-was-killed-by-truck-last-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/raleigh-denies-permit-for-christmas-parade-after-girl-was-killed-by-truck-last-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Raleigh refuses permit for Christmas parade following tragic truck incident involving girl last year."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fraleigh-denies-permit-for-christmas-parade-after-girl-was-killed-by-truck-last-year%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2033157&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Raleigh Christmas\u200c Parade Canceled Following Tragic Incident<\/h2>\n<p>The city of Raleigh, \u200cNorth Carolina, has made the difficult decision to cancel\u200b this year&#8217;s \u200dChristmas parade. The\u2064 move comes after a devastating accident \u200cduring last year&#8217;s \u2064parade, which resulted in the loss of a young dancer&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The decision was made out \u2062of \u2064an abundance of caution\u2063 for parade participants and spectators, as well as respect for Hailey Brooks&#8217; family and friends,&#8221; the city\u200d stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The tragedy\u200b occurred when a truck driver lost control of the CC and Co. Dance Complex&#8217;s float, striking 11-year-old Hailey Brooks. Despite efforts \u2062to save her, Hailey succumbed to her injuries.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Brooks family, represented by lawyer\u200d Jason Miller, \u2064expressed their disappointment with the city&#8217;s\u200d decision. They believe that with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/massachusetts-schools-commissioner-will-try-to-force-schools-to-reopen-over-teachers-union-objections\/\" title=\"Massachusetts Schools Commissioner Will Try To Force Schools To Reopen Over Teachers Union Objections\">proper safety protocols<\/a> in place, the parade \u2064could have proceeded, honoring Hailey&#8217;s \u2063memory and ensuring the community&#8217;s safety.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The driver responsible for the accident, Landen Christopher Glass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/raleigh-denies-permit-for-christmas-parade-after-girl-was-killed-by-truck-last-year\/\" title=\"Raleigh refuses permit for Christmas parade following tragic truck incident involving girl last year.\">faces charges including misdemeanor death<\/a> by motor vehicle and reckless driving. Glass was employed by CC and Co. Dance Complex as a driver.<\/p>\n<p>While the cancellation of the parade is both sad and understandable, it has sparked a\u2063 range of reactions from\u2064 the community. Some view it as an act of &#8220;Christophobia,&#8221; while others\u200b support the decision,\u200c citing concerns for the safety of participants and children.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Two\u2062 of my girls \u2062danced in this \u2062parade for a\u200d different\u200d studio. News \u2064of our \u2063kids&#8217; safety was \u200chard \u2063to get, and we were panicked,&#8221; \u2064one user shared. &#8220;The City of Raleigh made\u200c the right decision, especially for 2023.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Greater Raleigh Merchants Association, as the parade \u2064organizer, had taken steps to\u200c ensure safety by hiring a consultant for this year&#8217;s event.\u2062 However, the city ultimately\u2064 decided to prioritize caution \u200cand respect for Hailey Brooks&#8217; family.<\/p>\n<p>The Raleigh Christmas parade, which had been celebrating its 78th anniversary, will be dearly missed \u200bthis year. With thousands \u200bof attendees \u2062and even more \u2063watching on television, it has become a cherished tradition for the community.<\/p>\n<h3>Stimulus Update: Los Angeles County Residents to Receive Direct Monthly Payment Worth $1,000 in One Day<\/h3>\n<p>For more news and updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">click \u2063here<\/a> to visit The Washington\u200b Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What alternative ways are being explored by the\u200d city of Raleigh \u200bto celebrate the holiday season and bring the community together \u200dwhile prioritizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ioc-president-will-not-add-fuel-to-summer-olympics-cancellation-rumors\/\" title=\"IOC president will \u2018not add fuel\u2019 to Summer Olympics cancellation rumors\">safety guidelines<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  Gedy occurred on \u2063December 1, 2020, \u2064when \u200ca float carrying members of a local dance group malfunctioned and collided with a lamppost. Hailey Brooks, a talented\u2062 10-year-old \u200cdancer, was \u200ctragically killed in the \u2064accident. Several other individuals were also injured, \u2063both\u2064 on the float and\u200b in \u2064the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200cthe\u200b aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, the city\u200b of Raleigh is \u2064prioritizing the safety and well-being of its residents and visitors. The decision to cancel this year&#8217;s Christmas parade was not an easy one,\u200d as \u200cit is a beloved tradition\u200b that \u200bbrings \u200bjoy and excitement to the community.\u200c However,\u200b the \u200bcity believes that it is necessary to take \u2063a step back\u200d and reevaluate the safety measures in place to \u200davoid \u2064any such \u2062accidents in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The cancellation of\u200c the \u2064parade is aimed at\u200c preventing any potential risks and ensuring the utmost security for\u200b all \u2064participants and spectators.\u2064 It is a proactive step taken by the \u2062city \u2062authorities \u2064to avoid \u200bany further harm. \u200bAdditionally, it demonstrates the city&#8217;s commitment to honoring Hailey Brooks&#8217; memory and respecting her grieving family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cimpact of this\u200d decision is \u200bnot limited to \u2063the immediate \u200ccancellation\u200d of the parade.\u2062 It also provides an opportunity \u2062for \u200bthe city to address the issue of safety in public events more comprehensively. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of safety protocols and regulations in\u200b place during the parade and other similar events.<\/p>\n<p>By canceling this year&#8217;s \u2064parade, the city\u200c has an opportunity to \u2062thoroughly\u2062 assess and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-gov-hochul-launches-hate-and-bias-prevention-unit\/\" title=\"New York Gov. Hochul Launches \"Hate and Bias Prevention Unit\"\">strengthen safety measures<\/a> in collaboration with local authorities, emergency services, and event organizers. They can\u2064 use this \u200das a chance to learn from the tragic\u200b accident\u2062 and \u2063implement \u2064improvements\u2062 that will ensure the\u200c safety \u2062of all future parades and public gatherings.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 cancellation, \u2064while disheartening for many, also serves as \u200ca reminder of the importance of safety in all\u200c aspects of our lives. It should prompt individuals, organizations, and event planners\u2063 to reassess their \u2062own safety protocols and procedures, to avoid putting \u200blives at risk unnecessarily.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the \u2063potential disappointment \u2062and sadness\u200c that this\u200d decision may\u200d cause, the city of Raleigh is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/secy-of-state-blinken-u-s-in-contact-with-americans-left-behind\/\" title=\"Secy. of State Blinken: U.S. in contact with Americans left behind\">exploring alternative ways<\/a> to celebrate the holiday season. Efforts are\u200c being made to organize virtual events and\u200d activities that can bring the community together while adhering to safety guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>As the community mourns the loss of a young dancer and grieves\u200d with her family, the cancellation of the Christmas\u2062 parade serves as \u200ba solemn reminder of the fragility of\u200b life \u2062and the\u2063 need to prioritize safety above \u200call else. It is a time\u200c for reflection, improvement, \u200dand unity\u2063 as \u2063the\u200b city works towards \u200dcreating a safer \u2063and more secure environment for its residents and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200cthis year&#8217;s Christmas parade may not take place, the city of\u2062 Raleigh is determined \u2064to ensure\u200d that future parades become showcases of \u2064joy, celebration, and most \u200cimportantly, safety.\u200b The tragic incident has sparked a renewed\u2064 commitment to protecting the lives and well-being of all \u2064parade participants and \u2064spectators.<\/p>\n<p>As the community \u200bheals and looks towards\u2064 the future, there is hope \u2063that the cancellation of this year&#8217;s parade will ultimately lead to \u2063a \u2062stronger and safer \u2062celebration\u2063 in the\u2063 years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raleigh, NC denied a permit for this year&#8217;s Christmas parade due to last year&#8217;s tragic incident. During the parade, a truck driver lost control, hitting 11-year-old dancer Hailey Brooks among 200 young female dancers from CC and Co. Dance Complex. Safety concerns prompted the city&#8217;s decision to cancel the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2033158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2033157","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2033157"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2033157\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2033158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2033157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2033157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2033157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}