Anheuser-Busch has drawn out sponsorships for the St. Louis LGBT event and defeated 30 years of support for the festival.
There are many companies these days Cutting the tie LGBT events and parades have led some corporate sponsors to cut budgets or delay announcements by supporting events. Budweiser and Bud Light manufacturer Anheuser-Busch decided to bring out the sponsorship for the St. Louis 45th The annual PrideFest, LGBT Pride Parade, Local NBC affiliate KDSK It was reported on Tuesday. (Related: San Francisco Gay Pride Festival fights for funds after corporate sponsored jump ship)
PrideFest is currently experiencing a $150,00 shortfall in funds compared to 2024. In an attempt to regain the loss, the event organizer launched a fundraising campaign called #45For45.
PrideFest will be held at Soldiers’ Memorial Park in downtown St. Louis from June 28th to 29th.
“We are extremely disappointed that Anheuser-Busch has chosen to leave this year to support PrideFest, but we continue to look forward to the community intervening where they resigned.” “The #45For45 Campaign is an opportunity for everyone to ensure that these efforts will continue for years to come, to participate in parades, to participate in events, to believe in equality. The community and our board of directors are clear.
Anheuser-Busch has also stopped supporting San Francisco’s pride.
