Florida city says new GOP-backed DEI law blocks St. Patrick’s parade, Pride event
Patrick's Day Parade or Pride event in 2027 because of a new Republican-backed state law restricting local governments from funding, promoting or taking official action related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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- Patrick’s Day Parade, adding that "it is clear that the parade means as much to you in the community as it does to me." "This bill puts severe restrictions on how cities can pay for community events such as the St.
- Patrick’s Day Parade along with potentially other city-sponsored events," he explained in a Facebook post.
- GAVIN NEWSOM SIGNS EID AL-FITR AND EID AL-ADHA INTO LAW AS NEW CALIFORNIA STATE HOLIDAYS The measure also restricts cities from funding, hosting or officially promoting heritage events that celebrate heritage, culture and ethnicity.
RED-STATE SENATOR DROPS HAMMER ON DEM MAYOR OVER NEW 'WOKE' DEI ORDINANCE WHILE VIOLENT CRIME SURGES Florida Senate Bill 1134, which passed both chambers of the Republican-controlled state Legislature largely along party lines before being signed by GOP Gov.
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- But the legislation carves out exceptions for holidays designated by federal law, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
- Patrick’s Day parade goes on as scheduled!" "For those who live, work & play in Delray, we want the Delray Beach St.
- It’s engrained in the DNA of the Delray Beach community," the mayor continued, noting that the city is "working feverishly with multiple entities to ensure the 2027 St.
- "The City recognizes that these annual events have provided opportunities for members of the community to gather, celebrate, and connect.
- The measure further restricts the use of local government funds by employees, contractors and others to promote DEI initiatives.
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