'It is with an abundance of caution that the Long Beach Pride Board has decided to postpone the 2020 Festival and Parade,' said Denise Newman, President of Long Beach Pride. Long Beach officials say four people have tested positive for the virus within the city and approximately 70 others were currently being monitored.

Los Angeles earlier had postponed its gay pride parade, scheduled for June. The event draws thousands of people within close proximity, and was scheduled to occur May 16-17.