An independent LGBTQ group held an event on the campus of Brigham Young University in Utah that included a controversial display depicting President Donald Trump’s severed head and featured children striking a piñata representing Republican Sen. Mike Lee, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

According to a report by Campus Reform, the event was organized by the Cougar Pride Center, which describes itself as an independent resource center serving students at Brigham Young University.

The event, titled “Provo Pride,” took place on April 11 and included an LGBTQ pride march through downtown Provo, followed by a festival held at Memorial Park.

The festival included more than a dozen vendors offering LGBTQ-themed merchandise, as well as a concert featuring several performers. Among those listed was drag performer Colette Coins, who describes herself on social media as an “argumentative antithetical dreamgirl.”

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One vendor's display at the event drew attention for featuring what appeared to be Molotov cocktails alongside a painting depicting Donald Trump’s severed head presented on a platter. The artwork was reportedly priced at $150. A photo from the event showed a baby in a stroller positioned near the vendor table displaying the painting.

Video footage from the event also showed several young children, accompanied by adults, striking a piñata designed to resemble Sen. Mike Lee. The children hit the piñata until it broke open, with its contents falling to the ground.

The Cougar Pride Center was founded in 2021 and operates independently. The organization states that its mission is to “empower queer individuals,” “celebrate progress,” and “advocate for change through collaborative advocacy” for students affiliated with Brigham Young University.

The event was not officially hosted by Brigham Young University, and the Cougar Pride Center identifies itself as an independent group rather than a university-affiliated organization. The activities and displays shown during the event have prompted questions regarding oversight of events held on or near campus grounds.

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The Provo Pride event combined multiple elements, including a march, a vendor marketplace, and live performances. Attendees included adults and children, and the event was open to the public in a park setting.

Campus Reform reported that the displays and activities observed at the event, including the artwork and piñata, were part of the vendor and entertainment offerings present during the festival portion of the day.

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