US EditionTampa Pride cancels 2026 events, sparking disappointment and concern across Bay area
Funding cuts and political factors, including reduced grants and lost sponsorships, forced Tampa Pride to cancel its 2026 festival and parade, organizers said.
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Former Tampa Pride President Says Lack Of Donation Forced Shutdown Of Events
WFLA News Channel 8 reports that the former President of Tampa Pride, Carrie West, said that all festivals, parades, and events have been placed on a one-year hold following a lack of donations from the community and corporations. Read more at WFLA News Channel 8
St. Pete Pride fundraises for events next year after Tampa Pride cancellation
St. Pete Pride is ramping up its fundraising efforts after Tampa Pride announced it is cancelling pride events for 2026.Chelsie Graddy works at the popcorn shop in St. Pete and supports St. Pete Pride.With over 30 kinds of popcorn at the Sunshine City Popcorn Company, there's a flavor for everyone."You could be whatever color, whatever race, whatever sexual identity you want, you will get the freshest popcorn we have to offer, we don't look at t…
Tampa Pride cancels next year’s parade and festival
Tampa Pride is taking a one-year hiatus and will not be held in 2026. The Tampa Pride Board made the announcement in a post on Facebook baed on a letter written Aug. 1 — and updated on Facebook and its official page — in which it said it would not renew Carrie West’s contract as Tampa Pride president after that date. The board said the decision to cancel the Pride celebration was made due to the “current political and economic climate.” ALSO RE…
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