Springpride in Eskilstuna, Sweden, has been canceled. The event was scheduled for mid-May. The cancellation was announced by RFSL in Eskilstuna, which traditionally organizes the pride event.
According to Hanna Karlsson, chair of RFSL in Eskilstuna, the decision was made because it is not sustainable for the organization due to a lack of personnel. A new board has taken over for Springpride, with many members being new, and the previous board had arranged the event for many years. After the decision was made, all bookings were canceled.
the decision was made because it is not sustainable for the organization due to a lack of personnel
In response to the cancellation, a group of Eskilstuna residents, including Sofie Andersson, has decided to organize a pride parade instead. Several political youth organizations, including MUF, SSU, LUF, KDU, and CUF, have joined the effort to arrange the parade. The cancellation has led to various reactions, with some offering help, but more volunteers will not change RFSL's decision.