The Western Days parade in Twin Falls is one of the biggest community events of the year, and in recent years, a center of controversy.   Tens of thousands of people line the streets to see high school bands, firefighters, local businesses and other groups that are all easily identifiable, with just one exception.  A float that carries a big question mark because the parade committee only let the southern Idaho gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community center participate if they didn't make any reference to sexual orientation or gender identity.

No rainbows.  No colors.  No flyers with their message.

"They didn't want us in it at all," member Mitch Sylvester told 'Today's 6 News.'  "I don't know if they let us in to relieve some pressure that they got put on them by media and other influences last year."

Last year, the committee banned them from participating at all, saying they wanted the parade to show the conservative, religous and family values of the area.  Some said committee members were even circling around, making sure their float met the committee's standards.

The float participated in the parade without incident.