Paris postpones Pride parade due to extreme heatwave

The Pride parade planned for Saturday in Paris has been postponed at short notice. The reason is the exceptional heatwave that has gripped France firmly for days. The organizers announced the decision on Friday after the Paris police prefecture recommended a postponement. Given the extreme temperatures and the strained healthcare system, holding the large-scale event was considered too risky. According to authorities, an exceptional heatwave has been ongoing since June 21, placing heavy stress on emergency services and hospitals. Under these conditions, an event with several hundred thousand participants would ...