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LGBTQ+ Pride month kicks off with protests, parades
KTLA-TV
The start of June marks the beginning of Pride month around the U.S. and some parts of the world, a season to celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ communities and to protest against recent attacks on hard-won civil rights gains. This year's Pride takes place in a contentious political climate in which some state legislators have sought to ban drag shows, prohibit gender-affirming care and limit how teachers can talk about sexuality and gender in the classroom. Read More
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2023 AES Indianapolis, Indiana 500 Festival Parade
WTHR-TV
Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Indianapolis to watch the AES 500 Festival Parade. It featured floats, balloons, marching bands, local celebrities, and the 33 drivers that will race for the Borg-Warner Trophy at the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Read More
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This year's Rose Festival is bringing much-needed fun back to Portland, Oregon
The Oregonian
In its second year back after two years of COVID pandemic shutdowns, the Portland Rose Festival hopes to bring the city something everyone could use right about now: An old-fashioned good time. The 2023 Portland Rose Festival theme is "Focus on Fun," and while it might sound a bit cheesy, maybe focusing on the basic idea of having fun, something that has become challenging to most people during the last three years of pandemic anxiety, weather anxiety, violence anxiety, etc., is the perfect way to kick off Portland's summer. Read More
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Bud Light sponsors Cincinnati, Ohio Pride Parade after Dylan Mulvaney controversy
New York Post
Bud Light is one of the brands sponsoring next month's Cincinnati Pride Parade — the latest in a series of mixed signals the beer giant has given as it grapples with controversy over its Dylan Mulvaney partnership. A glance at the list of sponsors on the event's website reveals that the Anheuser-Busch brand is lending its name to the annual event, which will be held on June 24. Read More
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada summer festivals feeling the pinch amid rising policing costs and other price hikes
CBC
Organizers of three major summer festivals in Toronto say budgeting has become a big challenge this year due to rising costs, particularly for policing. The heads of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, Festival of South Asia and A Taste of the Danforth all say they are feeling the pinch amid higher prices for insurance, supplies and programming. But a major factor is that the cost of policing for large events has spiked due to a 14 per cent increase in the hourly pay rate for officers who perform paid duty. Read More
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Canada Day fireworks in Vancouver, British Columbia permanently cancelled
Daily Hive
The longtime tradition of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority staging a fireworks show in Coal Harbour to commemorate Canada Day has ended. This follows the pandemic-time cancellations of 2020 and 2021 when health safety restrictions prevented the gathering of large crowds. In 2022, the Canada Day at Canada Place fireworks were also cancelled, with the port authority stating at the time that although health safety restrictions had been lifted, the fireworks were cancelled due to rising costs for events, safety, and security. Read More
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Vivid Sydney: Australia's biggest cultural festival returns
Wanderlust
Returning for its 13th year, Vivid Sydney is set to deliver its most culturally rich programme yet. The festival's 23-day-and-night programme takes place from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June, and will have more than 300 light, art and culture activations across New South Wales' capital, all inspired by this year's theme: Vivid Sydney, Naturally. Read More
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Not even rain could dampen this year's Seoul, South Korea Jazz Festival
Korea JoongAng Daily
Rain only made the music ring deeper in festivalgoers' hearts at the Seoul Jazz Festival. The downpour that clouded the Korean Peninsula over the weekend did not stop music lovers from going to the Seoul Jazz Festival held from Friday to Sunday, rather, thousands of people gathered at Olympic Park in southern Seoul to listen to the likes of Justin Hurwitz Jazz, Mika, Sergio Mendes, Sigrid and many more. The Seoul Jazz Festival is one of the largest music festivals in Korea, and was held this year for the second time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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Euro festival bosses upbeat ahead of 2023 season
IQ
European festival bosses tell IQ they are approaching the 2023 season with positivity as a mixed picture emerges of the sector's fortunes. Download's Germany spin-off was cancelled, with organisers citing production issues caused by the "massive number of open-air events." Read More
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European festivals and celebrations: Immerse yourself in culture, music, and traditions
Travel Daily News
Europe is a continent brimming with rich history, diverse cultures, and vibrant traditions. One of the best ways to experience the essence of European heritage is by participating in its colourful festivals and celebrations. From ancient religious ceremonies to modern music festivals, Europe offers a plethora of opportunities to immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of the region. Read More
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Drug testing pilot to launch at festivals in Ireland
Mixmag
A drug testing pilot is set to launch at festivals across Ireland this week. Operated by the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Safer Nightlife programme will allow festival-goers to use its "back of house" drug testing service to help identify any concerns. Read More
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Los Angeles, California County Fair attendance increases over previous year
Hey SoCal
More than 717,000 people attended the Los Angeles County Fair during its 16-day run, according to a preliminary estimate released Tuesday. The attendance figure of 717,815 is an improvement from 2022, when roughly 635,400 people attended the event following a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year also marked the first time the fair was held in May rather than September in an effort to capitalize on milder weather. Read More
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College football bowl schedule for the 2023 season
USA Today
The bowl schedule for the upcoming college football season — the last one that will be conducted using the four-team College Football Playoff format — has been released less than three months before the kickoff of the 2023 campaign. Read More
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Pop-Tarts acquires naming rights for Orlando, Florida bowl game
Orlando Sentinel
After three seasons, the Cheez-It Bowl will have a new sponsor and you don't have to look far in grocery aisles to find it. The Pop-Tarts Bowl will debut Dec. 28 at Camping World Stadium, becoming the ninth sponsor to attach its name to the 34-year-old bowl game. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and will start at 5:45 p.m. Read More
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