Channel Islands Pride event in Jersey cancelled due to Covid

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A smaller event on the same day in Guernsey is still set to go ahead. Credit: ITV Channel TV

The Channel Islands Pride event due to take place in Jersey has been cancelled because of coronavirus.

Celebrations were planned for Saturday 21 August but organisers say changing restrictions and increasing Covid numbers made it impossible to run safely.

A smaller event on the same day in Guernsey is still set to go ahead.

Organisers are hoping to offer both islands a live online streaming package, with more details expected soon.

The committee are also asking people to mark Pride Day on 21 August by flying rainbow flags and sharing pictures online - alongside the hashtag #CIPride2021.