We can hardly keep up with every event being canceled in the coronavirus reality we’re living in, so it’s hardly a shock that the latest public gathering to get postponed is Los Angeles Pride.
Still, at three months away, it’s the first June Pride to halt its plans, and we imagine not the last.
“Due to the concerns of COVID-19,” the organizers wrote on Twitter, “[Christopher Street West] will postpone all events related to the 50th Anniversary of LA Pride that were scheduled for June 2020. Organizers are assessing the situation. More information to be provided around the postponement as details become available.”
Due to the concerns of COVID-19, CSW will postpone all events related to the 50th Anniversary of LA Pride that were scheduled for June 2020. Organizers are assessing the situation. More information to be provided around the postponement as details become available.
— LA Pride (@lapride) March 12, 2020
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Other Pride events that have been called off or postponed include the first ever Pride of the Americas in Fort Lauderdale and Miami Pride.
Head to GayCities for a look at which queer events have been canceled, and which ones are still moving forward as planned.
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Todd.Brooklyn
This seems a bit premature.
I would like to know the thought behind this decision. Is it permitting, logistics or just plain fear? 50th Anniversary is a big deal and this should not be taken lightly and not without severe cause, especially since we are in mid-March.
To everyone there – come join us in NYC in June
CityguyUSA
I agree. Let’s look at China they’re effectively saying that the crisis is over in only a few weeks. It seems odd to be so premature on something this far out.
Gandalf The Grey
Some won’t see it that way but this is a good thing. If you’ve really been looking for news on the internet you’ll find that, largely thanks to our government this pandemic maybe the worst thing that’s happened in U.S. History. And World History. People need to avoid crowds at all costs! Good luck to everyone.