The Vancouver Pride Society has cancelled the 2018 Davie Street party, citing a large deficit and rising event costs.
Society executive director Andrea Arnot said the non-profit reviewed its finances after posting a deficit following the 2017 season.
She said the Davie Street party, which costs more than $200,000, is “one of the most expensive [events] to put on.”
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