ARLINGTON, Texas — The 2026 Arlington Pride event has been suspended after the Arlington City Council voted on Tuesday not to reinstate local anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents and others.

The HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health announced the suspension of the popular pride event for 2026. It had been set for June 13 at the Levitt Pavilion.

"We cannot in good conscience invite attendees to an event in a city that refuses to provide even the most basic protections. Pride is about safety, celebration, and community. Without local anti-discrimination safeguards, we cannot guarantee those values for our attendees, performers, or partners," HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health CEO DeeJay Johannessen said in a statement.

According to an announcement on Arlington Pride's website, Arlin

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