Event Cancellations and Relocations
has canceled its Tapestry of Pride events for the World Pride festival, originally scheduled for June 5-8, following a leadership change and shift in priorities.
Affected artists and organizers are relocating events to other venues, including the Strathmore theater and the World Pride welcome center in .
Community Reaction and Future Considerations
The has disassociated from the Kennedy Center, expressing disappointment over the need to find alternative celebration paths.
Organizers, including the International Pride Orchestra and event planner Monica Alford, criticize the cancellations as a disservice to the queer community and emphasize the need for a public statement of inclusivity for future consideration of collaboration.