Brighton Pride has been cancelled for the second year in a row
Brighton Pride has been cancelled for the second consecutive year due to concerns around COVID.
In a statement, organisers noted the success of the vaccine rollout in the UK, but said “the many uncertainties that need to be resolved to safely deliver mass gatherings and the complexities of organising multiple Pride events across our city are impossible to achieve in the time we have.”
Paul Kemp, Director of Brighton Pride, called the cancellation ‘devastating’ because of the impact it will have on local businesses, charities and community groups who “rely” on fundraising from Pride weekend.
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Brighton Pride
A spokesman said: “Following the news of the UK government s roadmap for the lifting of social distancing rules on June 21, we are thrilled to announce that the planned 30th anniversary celebrations for Brighton & Hove Pride will now go ahead on August 6–8 2021.
“Pride is a hugely important event for our city and community groups, and we are regularly reviewing our planning by working with strategic partners and Brighton & Hove City Council and following government guidelines, so if you plan to attend Pride this year we advise early booking as demand is already high and we may need to limit or amend capacities.