Some events are relocating to the water, some are being postponed, and others are now taking place in cars.
Tag: Parades
The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival
Events like J’Ouvert in New York and Carnival in London have seen violent incidents. But the way they are policed says a lot about what happens when Black people gather.
Protests in India Turn Violent as Angry Farmers Clash With Police
Protesters used their tractors to pull apart barricades, prompting the police to fire tear gas. At least one person died in the demonstration against new farming laws.
Indian Farmers Clash With Police in New Delhi
Protesters used their tractors to pull apart barricades, prompting the police to fire tear gas. At least one person died in the demonstration against new farming laws.
North Korea Unveils What Appears to Be New ICBM During Military Parade
The weapon appeared to be bigger than the North’s previous long-range missile, indicating that it might be able to fly farther with a more powerful nuclear warhead. But it is untested.
The Carnival Parade Is Canceled, and Rio Is Reeling
Wars, disease and political turmoil have never prevented Rio de Janeiro from putting on its famous carnival. Now, the pandemic has forced a suspension of the annual parade, at great cost to the city and its residents.
Hit Hard by Coronavirus, Russia Holds a Mostly Mask-Free Victory Parade
Tens of thousands turned out for the delayed annual celebration of Russia’s defeat of Nazi Germany but few, including veterans in their 80s and 90s, took precautions.
Putin Wants Parades Ahead of Key Vote. Local Officials Aren’t So Sure.
Citing the coronavirus, at least 12 Russian cities will skip military parades that President Vladimir Putin set for June 24, hoping to boost his image before a national referendum.
In Pictures: China’s National Day Parade Features Pomp and Artillery
The parade in Beijing, among the largest in modern Chinese history, was designed to commemorate 70 years of Communist rule.
Tanks, Missiles and No Pigeons: China to Celebrate 70th Birthday of the People’s Republic
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, will use a military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of Communist rule to highlight his power in the face of rising challenges.