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# Leicester Pride 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/leicester-pride-2020-cancelled-due-to-pandemic/
- Published: 2020-05-21T09:59:36.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-21T09:59:37.000Z
- Description: Leicester Pride, one of the city’s biggest events, announced that the 2020 event, due to take place on Saturday, September 5, has been cancelled due to coronavirus.
- Author: Contributor
- Tags: In The South, News, Out & About, Pride, Queer Corner, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, Leicester, Leicester Pride, LGBT, LGBTQ

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Organisers of **Leicester Pride**, one of the city’s biggest and most colourful events, have announced that the 2020 event, which was due to take place on **Saturday, September 5**, has been cancelled due to coronavirus.

The statement said: *‘We are sad to announce that Leicester Pride 2020, which was to take place this summer, will be postponed until Saturday, September 4, 2021.*

*‘Following government guidelines regarding COVID-19 and social distancing, we would not be able to guarantee a safe place for everyone involved.*

*‘The health and safety of our team, our contractors, sponsors, volunteers and of course, you, our community is paramount.*

*‘While we are sure that unfortunately, this will come as no surprise to most people, we are truly saddened to have to make this announcement.*

*‘Stay safe and we look forward to welcoming you all back to Victoria Park for Leicester Pride 2021.’*

**Leicester Pride 2021 will take place on Saturday, September 4\. For more info, v[isit their website](http://www.leicesterpride.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**

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