Pinksixty News FRIDAY 29 JUNE 2012
Channel: Colin Fallesen
Date: 2012-06-29

The World Pride event has become the victim of the UK recession, with major cutbacks affecting the celebration. All vehicles have been removed from the parade, which returns to its roots as a procession through the British capital.

Soho, the heart of the London gay scene for over 15 years, has had all official activities cancelled. Local businesses are expected to carry on though, without official sanction.

The main stage, which faces into Trafalgar Square, will have a revised programme, which is yet to be announced. Performances will also begin at an earlier time, as will the parade.

And finally, World Pride's Communications Director told Pinksixty, "Pride will go on, just not in the way originally planned. We urge the community to understand the facts, support Pride in its time of need, rally together and still make the stand for Global LGBT rights."

For updated information on the revised schedule, please go to the Pride London website.

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