"At a moment of unrelenting attacks on LGBTQ+ people, we are fighting to keep our city's largest celebration of queer joy, visibility, and resistance alive,"
"Corporations have never defined Pride, but their dollars have helped cover the costs. With many sponsors abruptly backing out, including those who supported us for years, a massive hole has been left in our budget, putting the future of Pride in jeopardy."
"If we don't meet this goal, we risk losing not just a weekend of celebration - but a safe space for tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies all year long,"
Nashville Pride needs to raise $250,000 by October 11 to continue the annual LGBT Pride Festival and Parade. Corporate sponsorships have dropped by $270,000 (40 percent) since last year, with some pulling out just 30 days before the festival. Medical support canceled last-minute, leaving an additional $30,000 bill. Security costs have more than doubled due to escalating threats against the LGBTQ+ community. Attendance fell by over 15,000 because of severe weather. Failure to meet the fundraising goal risks losing a major public celebration and a year-round safe space for tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies.
Read at Advocate.com
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