Long Beach Pride Parade Proceeds as Festival Cancellation Triggers Frustration
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Long Beach’s 43rd Pride Parade proceeded along Ocean Boulevard, but the weekend Pride Festival was canceled at the last minute over unresolved safety and permitting issues, drawing disappointment from attendees and organizers who say they acted in good faith as officials cited public-safety concerns amid broader debates over LGBTQ rights.
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