Florida city cancels St. Patrick's Day parade, citing new anti-DEI law

Nov 15, 2026 · Marissa J. Lang

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Florida city cancels St. Patrick's Day parade, citing new anti-DEI law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (shown here in October) signed the anti-DEI law that Delray Beach officials say prohibits them from putting on cultural celebrations, like a St. Patrick

A new Florida law that prohibits taxpayer dollars from going toward diversity initiatives has prompted Delray Beach to cancel its St. Patrick's Day parade after a nearly 60-year run.

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