Florida St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled over Republican anti-DEI law, causing outrage
Summary
Delray Beach, Florida, canceled its 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade and Pride event after city officials concluded a new state law would prohibit the city from organizing, funding, or promoting them. Mayor Tom Carney says the city is working with other groups to bring back the parade using private funding.Key Facts
- Florida Senate Bill 1134 takes effect on January 1, 2027.
- The law restricts municipalities from hosting some events and activities tied to ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
- Delray Beach officials said they determined they could not organize, fund, or promote the 2027 parade or Pride event.
- The St. Patrick’s Day parade regularly draws tens of thousands of visitors to Delray Beach.
- Mayor Tom Carney said he was working with multiple groups to restore the parade through private funding.
- The cancellations drew criticism from residents and business owners.
- The law exempts events held on federal holidays that celebrate or promote ethnic diversity, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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