{
  "id": 14899860,
  "title": "Purple Parade postponed to first half of 2027 amid haze concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/purple-parade-postponed-to-first-half-of-2027-amid-haze-concerns",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T07:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/purple-parade-postponed-to-first-half-of-2027-amid-haze-concerns"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Purple Parade, a ground-up movement that raises awareness for the special needs community, has been postponed due to worsening haze conditions. Originally scheduled for October 24 at Suntec City, the event now will take place in the first half of 2027. Organisers cited the unpredictable and unhealthy haze situation as the primary reason for the postponement, emphasizing the safety and well-being of participants, especially those with disabilities and their caregivers, as their top priority. A new date will be announced once confirmed. Despite considering indoor arrangements, organisers concluded that an indoor event could not be arranged safely and meaningfully in time. Carnival coupons purchased for the 2026 edition remain valid for the 2027 event, and refunds for unused coupons will be processed until December 31. Refunds for e-coupons are also available until December 31, but refunds for merchandise are not. The Purple Parade began in 2013 and this year marked its 14th edition, drawing over 15,000 people last year, featuring more than 60 live performances, 60 carnival booths, and 130 contingents marching together. Singapore has experienced its longest continuous period of poor air quality since the 2015 haze crisis, with haze worsening on October 16. PSI levels in central, west, and east regions reached \"very unhealthy\" levels, with the highest PM2.5 reading of 288 recorded in the western part of the island.",
  "summary": "A new event date will be shared once confirmed, added organisers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Purple Parade postponed to 2027 due to haze concerns",
    "Event originally scheduled for October 24 at Suntec City",
    "Safety of participants prioritized over indoor arrangements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}