A local Pride attendee has told a Christian street preacher to stop forcing his beliefs on others. The incident occurred during the annual Cape Town Pride Parade, a vibrant celebration of diversity, acceptance, and, apparently, selective tolerance.

The preacher, known locally as Pastor Dave, was stationed on the corner of York Road in Green Point, holding a sign that read, “Jesus Loves You, Repent and Believe.” His message, while not exactly subtle, was delivered with the kind of fervor that only a man who truly believes he’s saving souls can muster.

Enter Jane, a Pride attendee decked out in rainbow attire, who approached Pastor Dave with a look of exasperation. “You can’t just stand here and force your beliefs on everyone,” she exclaimed, her voice rising above the thumping bass of the parade’s soundtrack. “This is a space for love and acceptance, not for your hate speech.”

Witnesses reported that Pastor Dave, who had been quietly quoting Bible verses, looked momentarily stunned. “I’m just sharing the love of Jesus,” he replied, somewhat bewildered.

In the midst of a sea of half-naked men and women, Jane, undeterred, continued her tirade. “We’re here to celebrate who we are and what we believe in. You have no right to impose your views on us.”

Social media quickly picked up on the incident, with hashtags like #Tolerance and #StopBibleBashers trending. Memes featuring Jane and Pastor Dave began circulating, with captions like, “Love, tolerance and acceptance should be the highest of virtues, ban street preaching now!.”

The Cape Town Pride organizers issued a statement later that day, emphasizing that the parade is a celebration of diversity and inclusion. “We welcome everyone to join us in celebrating love and acceptance, so we ask the city to ban street preaching during our holy month.”

Pastor Dave, for his part, remained unfazed. “I’ll keep spreading the message of love,” he said. “Even if it’s not always welcomed, I believe it’s important.”

As the parade continued, Jane was seen dancing and celebrating with her friends, seemingly unbothered by the earlier confrontation. “I just had to say something,” she explained. “It’s about standing up for what you believe in.”