Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade 2024 canceled out of respect for hostages; Greater Tel Aviv: ‘Not the time for celebrations’

Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade 2024 canceled out of respect for hostages; Greater Tel Aviv: ‘Not the time for celebrations’
Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade 2024 canceled out of respect for hostages; Greater Tel Aviv: ‘Not the time for celebrations’

Thousands participate in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, on June 8, 2023 (Photo: Miriam Alster/Flash90).

The city of Tel Aviv canceled its annual Gay Pride Parade this year out of respect for the 132 Israeli hostages that are still being held captive by Hamas, Mayor Ron Huldai announced on Wednesday.

Instead of the parade, which has been held for over 20 years and is among the world’s largest events of its kind – attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors – Huldai said Tel Aviv will hold an alternative rally.

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