The city of Delray ⁠Beach will also not host a Pride event in 2027

A city in Florida has said it was forced to cancel its ⁠annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade due to anti-diversity laws.

The city of Delray ⁠Beach has also cancelled its Pride event in 2027 due to a state law signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits local governments from promoting or funding diversity initiatives.

The city said in a statement that restrictions ​under ⁠the law “include certain programming and activities designed or implemented with reference to ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”

    • MimicJar@lemmy.world
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      7 hours ago

      That was my initial thought, but after reading the article it’s unclear.

      The city said in a statement that restrictions ​under ⁠the law “include certain programming and activities designed or implemented with reference to ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”

      Ok. So the city says it is restricted by the law.

      However, Mayor ⁠Tom Carney said on social media the city was “working feverishly ​with ⁠multiple entities to ensure the ‌2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade goes on as scheduled.”

      Does the Mayor not represent the city?

      “I cannot go into details now, but I will bring you the updates as things progress with our negotiations."

      Who is the city and Mayor negotiating with?

      By best guess is city lawyers recommend to the Mayor that all parades be cancelled, because providing funding could open them up to a lawsuit. I’m guessing the negotiations are with a third party who can provide the funding.