LGBTQ Pride month celebrations are proceeding despite significant financial pressures from political hostility. Organizers in South Florida and across the U.S. are witnessing a pullback from sponsors, which is crucial for funding these events. Major events like Palm Beach Pride and Miami Beach Pride have reported losing sponsors, with Rob Legere from Miami Beach Pride noting a nationwide trend. Additionally, rising security costs pose further financial challenges. This affects Pride events' ability to host safe and celebratory environments, as exemplified by the upcoming Stonewall event in Wilton Manors.
"I don't believe there's a single Pride organization in this country that has not seen a drop in financial contributions," said Rob Legere, director of sponsorships at Miami Beach Pride.
"It does have an impact with Stonewall," said Jameer Baptiste, events division president at Hotspots Happening Out. "We are seeing fewer corporate sponsorships."
At the same time money is getting tighter for Pride events, they are being hit with much higher costs for security.
Some sponsors, whose contributions help defray the costs of parades and festivals are pulling back, wanting to avoid the spotlight and any potential controversy.
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