Following a series of violent attacks targeting the LGBTQ+ community in Sacramento’s Lavender Heights, including the assault of two women outside a nightclub and a man attacked by multiple assailants shouting anti-LGBTQ+ slurs, community leaders and law enforcement are prioritizing safety. The Sacramento Rainbow Festival proceeded with hundreds in attendance, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride while emphasized safety concerns led to increased police presence in the area. The community remains united in the face of adversity, calling for more robust security measures to ensure the safety of all attendees during this time of heightened tension.