In a recent update, it has been announced that the Parramatta Pride Picnic 2020 has been cancelled. In a post, ACON announced that “Due to the ongoing situation around COVID-19, we regret to announce this year’s Parramatta Pride Picnic has been cancelled.”The statement goes on to say, “We regret the cancellation of this much-loved community event but the safety and welfare of attendees is our top priority.”According to the New South Wales government website, the restrictions around outdoor public gatherings state that “no more than 20 people are allowed to gather outside in a public place.”The Parramatta Pride Picnic has previously included many stalls run by local LGBTQI community services.