New York City canceled the WorldPride parade and associated Pride events in June for the first time in history
, Pride cancellations without an in-person postponement plan show a lack of a roadmap for handling mass gatherings in a COVID-19 climate.
Organizers in San Francisco said in lieu of the parade and celebration, they “will offer new and creative ways to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride.”Heritage of Pride, the producers of WorldPride, have endorsed InterPride’s “Global Pride,” a 24-hour virtual event beginning on June 27, which brings together local, regional and national Pride organizers in a worldwide virtual celebration, according to"It's not a happy announcement, but it's one we have to make.
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