“…discussing mitigation strategies, and in some instances, making some changes as far as timing goes,” Walkes said.
Desmar Walkes said the conversations with those in charge of events like Pride are in the works, but she wasn’t clear on whether the city can cancel it. We strive to promote equality and inclusion through celebration at numerous LGBTQIA+ events all year long. Pride Houston, now Pride Houston 365 is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit that has organized the official Houston LGBT Pride Celebration® every year. “Is there any intent to consider doing anything differently, to not move forward?” District 9 Austin City Council member Kathie Tovo asked.Īustin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Pride Has Arrived and It’s Here to Stay 365 Days a Year. On Tuesday, some concerns were raised during Travis County Commissioners Court about large gatherings. Our COVID safety plans have met the city’s standard set.” “We will have masks and tons of hand sanitizer stations available. We are also enforcing social distancing between groups,” Andress said. We are encouraging masking, and people getting vaccinated. The news comes after Austin-Travis County’s shift back into Stage 5 COVID-19 risk-based guidelines last week. Micah Andress, president of the Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation, confirmed in an email Monday the parade will continue as planned. Record number of people in ICU with COVID-19, on ventilators in Austin metro
