LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — The city of Long Beach announced Friday it has canceled this weekend’s Long Beach Pride Festival, citing apparent permitting issues, though Sunday’s parade will still take place.
City officials said the festival, which had been scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Marina Green Park, will not move forward as planned.
“Unfortunately, one event, the Long Beach Pride Festival, will not be able to take place this year as sufficient information to safely permit the event has not been made available by the event organizers,” the city said in a statement.
The parade and other events will continue as planned.
In a statement, Long Beach Pride said it is “deeply disappointed” by the city’s decision to cancel the festival.
“We call on the City of Long Beach to immediately engage in good faith with Long Beach Pride, community leaders, public safety partners, and elected officials to identify a path forward that preserves the festival and protects the community,” Long Beach Pride said.
“We call on our Mayor Rex Richardson and the city council members to make the Pride Festival happen. We ask that our city leaders stand with the community at this critical moment and help ensure that Long Beach remains a beacon of equality, safety, and pride.”
This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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