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Here at Naples Pride, we want to keep you informed at the local, state, national and global levels. Below you will find some trusted news sources like LGBTQ Nation and Advocate as well as the latest statements from Naples Pride.
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STATEMENTS & PRESS RELEASES
April 14, 2025
Press Release: Naples Pride Files Lawsuit Against City of Naples
Naples Pride filed a lawsuit on April 10, 2025—represented by ACLU Florida and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP—along with a preliminary injunction over the weekend, against the City of Naples for violating our First Amendment rights by censoring our use of family-friendly drag as a form of celebration.
April 11th, 2025
Advocate: Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests
Naples Pride has sued the city of Naples after the Florida municipality ramped up security costs for this year’s event. City officials said opposition to the event at meetings prompted the city’s actions and that there would likely be excessive protests at the event in the midst of rising anti-transgender sentiment in Florida.
April 11th, 2025
ACLU: Naples Pride Files Lawsuit Challenging the City of Naples’ Censorship Of Drag Performances
The lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Florida and law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on behalf of Naples Pride, argues the City of Naples has violated the First Amendment by prohibiting drag performances in their public parks
January 16, 2025
Statement: Naples City Council's Vote and Imposed Limitations on Pride Festival
While the Naples, Florida City Council voted 5-2 to approve the 2025 Naples Pride Festival on June 7 in Cambier Park, we are saddened that the five council members who voted in favor of
the event also imposed a caveat: drag performances must occur indoors, in the dark, and be restricted to 18+ audiences.
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NAPLES PRIDE NEWS
Drag Show Denied: Naples Pride fights back with First Amendment lawsuit
April 14, 2025
Fox 4
The city is requiring the drag show to be 18+ and indoors. Organizers say the city's police department is also nearly tripling their security fees for the event.
Naples Pride Files Lawsuit Against City of Naples
April 14, 2025
Naples Pride Press Release
Naples Pride filed a lawsuit on April 10, 2025—represented by ACLU Florida and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP—along with a preliminary injunction over the weekend, against the City of Naples for violating our First Amendment rights by censoring our use of family-friendly drag as a form of celebration.
Naples Pride Files Lawsuit Challenging the City of Naples’ Censorship Of Drag Performances
April 11, 2025
ACLU Press Release
The lawsuit, brought by the ACLU of Florida and law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on behalf of Naples Pride, argues the City of Naples has violated the First Amendment by prohibiting drag performances in their public parks
Naples Pride sues city after its security costs 'skyrocketed' amid fears of anti-trans protests
April 11, 2025
The Advocate
Naples Pride has sued the city of Naples after the Florida municipality ramped up security costs for this year’s event. City officials said opposition to the event at meetings prompted the city’s actions and that there would likely be excessive protests at the event.
Naples City Council's Vote and Imposed Limitations on Pride Festival
January 16, 2025
Naples Pride Press Release
While the Naples, Florida City Council voted 5-2 to approve the 2025 Naples Pride Festival on June 7 in Cambier Park, we are saddened that the five council members who voted in favor of the event also imposed a caveat: drag performances must occur indoors, in the dark, and be restricted to 18+ audiences.