Ron DeSantis’s antipathy toward diversity means Tampa Pride will be canceled — again. The Tampa Pride Board announced it won’t hold its Tampa Pride Festival, Diversity Parade or any associated events in 2026 and would not renew the contract for the organization’s president, Carrie West. “We recognize the festival and parade’s significant financial contribution to local businesses and its vital role to our LGBTQIA+ community,” reads a letter to West published on the Tampa Pride website. “However, this pause is necessary for the organization to regroup, reassess our long-term strategy, and identify additional avenues of funding to secure the future stability of Tampa Pride events. “Carrie, your remarkable dedication and unwavering service as President of Tampa Pride over the past 12 years have been deeply valued.