A city in Florida has said it was forced to cancel its ⁠annual St. Patrick's Day Parade due to anti-diversity laws.

The city of Delray ⁠Beach has also cancelled its Pride event in 2027 due to a state law signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits local governments from promoting or funding diversity initiatives.

The city said in a statement that restrictions ​under ⁠the law "include certain programming and activities designed or implemented with reference to ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity."

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[–] 4 points 10 hours ago*

St Patrick’s day is an exception to that heritage-specific division, out of pure success. everyone celebrates it and everyone seems welcome.

At least in the us. At least now. I have to admit to discomfort at a few of the things my Irish ex-mother-in-law celebrated though - there’s a long bloody history that should not make anyone proud

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