Brighton Pride Still Planning To Go Ahead
More than 150 pride events have been canceled around the globe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but Brighton Pride is not one of them. Organisers are still delaying to make a decision about whether the festival will happen in 18 weeks from now, on August 1 and 2.
Organisers told ‘The Argus’: “Brighton and Hove Pride is a city wide event that we deliver with the support of our agency partners. As the current situation regarding COVID-19 is changing at a rapid pace we are awaiting updated government advice after the current three week lockdown.
“We have a meeting scheduled with the council and emergency services in late April when we will discuss any new implications and government advice and the delivery or possible postponement of Pride events, but until this time we are continuing our contingency planning and working with our partner agencies.
“With August being several months away, we are following government and health guidelines and will continue to review our position on a regular basis.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank and support the incredibly hard-working NHS and emergency service staff who are always a big and important part of Pride.
“Brighton and Hove Pride is an essential charity fundraising event for our city and whilst we don’t have a crystal ball, we sincerely hope the summer brings brighter news for everyone.”
Major sporting and cultural events across the country have already been canceled in response to the pandemic.
Mariah Carey and the Pussy Cat Dolls are due to headline the Pride In The Park events in Preston Park for the celebration’s 30th anniversary.
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