Some hope for months-away in-person 2020 events, while others are resigned to online-only celebrations. A common announcement at this point is that Pride organizers know they won’t be having their usual in-person events, but aren’t sure what they’ll do instead. If there were even one person who was still carrying the virus, there would be another outbreak, and that’s the last thing anyone needs.” Persisting UncertaintyĪs of late April, many Prides are still taking a “wait and see” approach since no one knows exactly what the world will look like in June. Our pride is held by the river and is especially packed. Natalie Miller, 45, lives in Kansas City, MO and agrees with her local Pride’s decision to postpone to October 2020. To our LGBTQ community, we may not be able to celebrate Boston Pride 50th Anniversary this summer, but once we are able, we’ll have the biggest and strongest Pride to date.” These historic cancellations are a blow to community morale, but organizers of Prides not moving forward with 2020 events insist that, though sad, they must prioritize public safety.īoston Mayor Marty Walsh commented on the cancellation of his city’s Pride: “I know this was a very hard decision to make and I know it’s very hard news to hear, but it’s the right decision.” He continued: “As we fight the coronavirus pandemic, everyone’s safety and health is our top priority.
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