Vancouver festival cancelled due to permit denial

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The African Descent Festival in Vancouver was cancelled Saturday morning after the city denied a permit for English Bay Beach Park. Organizers cited the Vancouver Park Board's refusal, stating the city claimed unmet planning, safety, and financial obligations from previous years. The festival, running since 2015, celebrates African cultures and expected thousands of attendees this year.


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