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June 22, 2012

Auxerre Gay Pride in France cancelled after threats

Far right political party demands the first Pride in the city is banned for 'security reasons'

The first gay pride in Auxerre, France, was cancelled due to ‘security reasons’ yesterday (21 June).

Within the department of Yonne in Burgandy, the march was originally planned to take place throughout Auxerre on Saturday.

With a relatively small population size of 45,000, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people were left disappointed when the Pride parade was unexpectedly cancelled.

June 22, 2012

Auxerre Gay Pride in France cancelled after threats

Far right political party demands the first Pride in the city is banned for 'security reasons'

The first gay pride in Auxerre, France, was cancelled due to ‘security reasons’ yesterday (21 June).

Within the department of Yonne in Burgandy, the march was originally planned to take place throughout Auxerre on Saturday.

With a relatively small population size of 45,000, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people were left disappointed when the Pride parade was unexpectedly cancelled.