Outrage over Utah Fourth of July parade as white man dresses up as Obama and grabs his crotch in council-approved float

A long-running Independence Day parade turned sour on Wednesday when an entrant dressed up as President Barack Obama and appeared to grab his crotch in front of a 7,000-strong crowd.

The tiny town of Huntsville, Utah, celebrates the Fourth of July with a massive parade that honours its war veterans and entertains its children.

But this year’s event was less than patriotic, with the controversial float sparking outrage from some residents and [...]