Delray Beach says a Florida law taking effect Jan. 1, 2027, will prevent the city from hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Pride Parade under its current role.
According to the city, the law restricts how municipalities may fund, promote and officially recognize activities classified as diversity, equity and inclusion. The restrictions include certain programs and activities designed or implemented with reference to ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
After reviewing the legislation, city officials said Delray Beach will be prohibited from organizing, funding or promoting certain events in 2027. The city said its St. Patrick’s Day and Pride celebrations have brought the community together and thanked residents, participants and volunteers involved over the years.
Mayor Tom Carney said Tuesday that he is working to ensure the 2027 St. Patrick’s Day parade proceeds as scheduled. He said the parade could receive enough outside funding to continue, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Carney had not said whether outside funding would also be available for the Pride event, the report said. Delray Beach produced or was affiliated with 21 annual events in 2025, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, Christmas tree lighting ceremonies and a menorah lighting.
