St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled in Florida thanks

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1. 12 Nov

   A Florida city canceled its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade after a new state law banning government-funded “DEI” initiatives took effect — as outraged residents railed against the “ridiculous” measure.

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• 13 Nov St. Patrick’s Day parade canceled in Florida thanks to state’s anti-DEI lawThe city of Delray Beach announced it will cancel its 60-year-old St. Patrick’s Day parade and its annual Pride celebration starting in 2027 due to Florida Senate Bill 1134. This new law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, prohibits municipalities from using taxpayer funds to organize, promote, or fund activities defined as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) or events celebrating ethnicity. While the city claims…NBC News
• 12 Nov Florida St Patrick’s Day parade cancelled over Republican anti-DEI law, causing outrageDelray Beach, a city near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, canceled its St Patrick’s Day parade and Pride event due to a new Republican law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in April. The law, which takes effect on January 1, prohibits municipalities from organizing, funding, or promoting events that include programming or activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The mayor, Tom Carney, is working to find…The Guardian
• 12 Nov Florida city says new GOP-backed DEI law blocks St. Patrick’s parade, Pride eventDelray Beach officials announced they cannot host their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade or Pride event in 2027 due to a new Florida state law backed by Republicans that restricts local governments from funding or promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The city cites restrictions on activities related to ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity under Senate Bill 1134, which takes…Fox News
• 12 Nov Florida city forced to cancel St Patrick’s Day parade due to Trump anti-diversity lawDelray Beach, a city in Florida, has canceled its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade due to Senate Bill 1134, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis in April. The bill restricts local governments from funding events that promote diversity initiatives based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Mayor Tom Carney stated the city is actively working to find a solution to ensure the 2027 parade can proceed…The Independent
• 12 Nov Florida city cancels St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pride event over DEI law — outraging localsDelray Beach officials canceled the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pride event due to a new Florida state law that bans government funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The legislation, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in April, restricts cities from organizing or promoting events related to ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity starting January 1, 2027. Local residents expressed…New York Post

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