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Anheuser-Busch pulls out of Pride festival after 30-year partnership

Anheuser-Busch ended over 30 years of sponsorship for St. Louis Pride celebrations, leaving the organization $150,000 short and raising concerns over dwindling corporate support for LGBTQ events across the U.S.
Pride organizations in various cities, including San Francisco and New York, reported significant cuts in corporate funding, with some companies dropping their sponsorships entirely due to political pressures
Pride St. Louis President Marty Zuniga expressed disappointment at Anheuser-Busch's withdrawal but remains hopeful the community will contribute through the #45for45 fundraising campaign

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Metro Weekly

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Anheuser-Busch Abruptly Ends Sponsorship of St. Louis PrideFest

Without giving a reason why, the beer giant has ended a 30-year sponsorship deal with its hometown Pride festivities.

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KMTV

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Heartland Pride behind on sponsors amid Midwest decline, a dozen have yet to return

Heartland Pride is experiencing a decline in corporate sponsorships this year. Approximately a dozen sponsors have not returned, impacting festival funding. Vice President Sam Parnell cites fear and uncertainty as key factors for the decline. Despite setbacks, Parnell remains hopeful for future sponsorship.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Some Midwest pride festivals are losing corporate sponsorship, one is the Omaha celebration Heartland Pride, which told…

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Cincinnati Enquirer

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These multibillion-dollar companies won't say whether they're sponsoring Pride this year

In past years, companies provided the nonprofit with most of the funding it needed for its annual parade and festival.

7 days ago·Cincinnati, United States

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tfppwire.com

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Anheuser-Busch Makes Huge Shift on 'Pride' Sponsorship After Mulvaney Fallout

Anheuser-Busch has ended its 30-year sponsorship of St. Louis’ PrideFest, signaling a larger shift in how corporations engage with politically charged events. The move follows continued fallout from last year’s Bud Light controversy. Key Facts: Anheuser-Busch has pulled out of sponsoring St. Louis PrideFest after 30 years of support. PrideFest organizers say the event now faces a $150,000 shortfall in funding. The festival will still be held Ju…

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Denver Gazette

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Anheuser-Busch and Comcast among companies ending Pride Month sponsorships

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Washington Examiner

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Anheuser-Busch and others end Pride Month sponsorships - Washington Examiner

Some major corporations are ending their relationship with LGBT organizations ahead of Pride Month in June. Anheuser-Busch, Comcast, Booz Allen Hamilton, Darcars, Deloitte, Diageo, and Nissan have all opted not to have their brands associated with parades and other events endorsing alternative lifestyles. Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Bud Light and several other beer brands, has terminated its 30-year sponsorship of Pridefest in St. Loui…

7 days ago·Washington, United States

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