The largest Independence Day parade in Utah is one group shorter this 4th of July, after organizers disinvited a Provo nonprofit that caters to the LGBTQ community, reported KUTV.

The Provo Freedom Festival revoked the approved application by Encircle: LGBT + Family & Youth Resource Center, claiming it is as an advocacy group.

Encircle disputed that classification, however, citing its status as a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Dear Encircle Family and Friends:We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being willing to walk with us… Posted by Encircle on Monday, July 3, 2017

The decision prompted an outcry on social media — not just from the group’s supporters, but from homophobes who saw an opportunity to bash their LGBTQ neighbors.

I know not to give attention to FB trolls, but look at the comments on our Provo Freedom Festival story. https://t.co/X7Evx758wf @KUTV2News pic.twitter.com/H633958ARO — Jeremy Harris (@JeremyHarrisTV) July 4, 2017

Here are some screenshots of the messages in Jeremy Harris’s tweet:

The Festival claims it “highlights freedom through bands, professionally crafted floats, giant helium balloons and local and national performers,” while encouraging participants to “promote patriotism and traditional family values to around 300,000 spectators.”

Encircle maintains it does not advocate any “certain political party or legal action.” According to its website, the group “functions as a hub for resources that support the overall well being of LGBTQ individuals.” Encircle, which opened its doors February 14 of this year, offers community, skills training, and counseling, among other services.

Here is the statement the group posted to Facebook: