In a statement, organisers noted the success of the vaccine rollout in the UK but said “the many uncertainties that need to be resolved to safely deliver mass gatherings and the complexities of organising multiple Pride events across our city are impossible to achieve in the time we have.” Paul Kemp, Director of Brighton Pride, called the cancellation ‘devastating’ because of the impact it will have on local businesses, charities and community groups who “rely” on the fundraising from Pride weekend.
Nick Hibberd, Brighton & Hove City Council’s Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture, added: “We’re very sorry that the in-person Pride events need to be cancelled again this year. “They are very important community events in our