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Community organizers say St. Pete Pride ignored them this year, too

The Sapphic Sun spoke with organizers who said St. Pete Pride’s partnerships conflict with Pride’s rebellious roots.

St. Pete Pride took heat for accepting sponsorships from polluters and weapons manufacturers, and for having indirect ties to federal immigration enforcement. This year, amid increasing hurdles imposed by the Florida legislature, local queer leaders critical of the organization told The Sapphic Sun that St. Pete Pride isn’t changing its tune yet.

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