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  • 29 Epic photos from the first ever Worcestershire Pride

    Last weekend, Worcester played host to the first ever Worcestershire Pride…

    Hundreds of people attended the first ever pride in Worcester last weekend. There was a full day of entertainment hosted by local DQ Princx. The show was headlined by X Factor’s Freddy Parker and Ginny Lemon.

    The pride took place in  The Fountains and Copenhagen Street car park by South Quay and according to organisers took a year in the planning. The pride was also awarded a £9,900 lottery grant to put on the pride.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Entertainment was provided by a slew of wonderful Drag Queens and X Factor’s Freddy Parker, who wowed the audience with his bouncy and energetic set.

     

     

     

  • What time does Worcestershire Pride 2017 start?

    2017 marks the very first Worcestershire Pride… Here are the start times and locations of everything that’s happening over the weekend.

    What time does Worcestershire Pride 2017 start?

    On the 23rd September, Worcester will play host to Worcestershire Pride 2017 – there will also be an LGBT+ Arts Festival in the run-up to the day. The pride event itself starts at midday.

    Is there a Parade for Worcestershire Pride

    This is no parade for Worcestershire Pride – all the activities take place at The Fountains and Copenhagen Street Car Park, South Quay, Worcester until 8 PM. A statement from the organisers of the event said,

    “On September 23rd, 2017, we’ll be running the first Worcestershire Pride event down by the riverfront in Worcester. We’re also running an LGBT+ Arts Festival in the run-up to the main day event and various fundraisers to unite the community whilst raising community funds for Worcestershire Pride”.

    What’s available at Worcestershire Pride?

    On the day there will be a dance tent, a family area, market stalls and a main stage. Local bar, Browns at the Quay, are providing bar services for the day, With Worcester’s premier gay bar, The Flag, Providing a second bar and club tent.

    Fortis Living is providing a family fun area for those bringing youngsters with them. The University of Worcester has given funding so that we can also provide a “quiet” tent for those in our community who may need to to take a break from the crowds and noise due to mental health issues, being on the autistic spectrum or those with guide dogs who need to rest and have some water.

    Who’s performing at Worcestershire Pride?

    Live entertainment from our main stage on the day from 12 noon until 8 PM.

    Hosted by local legends, Their Royal Highness: Princx and Ginny “Fancy a Slice” Lemon (as seen on this year’s X Factor)

    We have live performances from Zara Sykes, Beth Prior, Nth Cave, Elea Calvet, Jenna Davinci, Wymsical Theatre, Stuart Woolfenden, Reigns, Dan Brown, George Howes, Yshee Black, Whoofy Powder, Roosa & Jared.

    With X Factor alumni, Freddy Parker headlining the day.

    Does it cost anything to go to Worcestershire Pride?

    Worchestershire Pride is completely free to attend, although if you want to donate, you are, of course, welcome to do so! You can find out more about Worcestershire Pride at their website.

  • Everything you need to know about Worcestershire Pride 2017

    2017 marks the very first Worcestershire Pride… Here’s everything you need to know.

    Everything you need to know about Worcestershire Pride 2017

    On the 23rd September, Worcester will play host to Worcestershire Pride 2017 – there will also be an LGBT+ Arts Festival in the run up to the day.

    Is there a Parade for Worcestershire Pride

    This is no parade for Worcestershire Pride – all the activities take place at The Fountains and Copenhagen Street Car Park, South Quay, Worcester until 8PM. A statement from the organisers of the event said,

    “On September 23rd 2017, we’ll be running the first Worcestershire Pride event down by the riverfront in Worcester. We’re also running an LGBT+ Arts Festival in the run-up to the main day event and various fundraisers to unite the community whilst raising community funds for Worcestershire Pride” .

    What’s available at Worcestershire Pride?

    On the day there will be a dance tent, a family area, market stalls and a main stage. Local bar, Browns at the Quay, are providing bar services for the day, With Worcester’s premier gay bar, The Flag, Providing a second bar and club tent.

    Fortis Living are providing a family fun area for those bringing youngsters with them. The University of Worcester has given funding so that we can also provide a “quiet” tent for those in our community who may need to to take a break from the crowds and noise due to mental health issues, being on the autistic spectrum or those with guide dogs who need to rest and have some water.

    Who’s performing at Worcestershire Pride?

    Live entertainment from our main stage on the day from 12 noon until 8 PM.

    Hosted by local legends, Their Royal Highness: Princx and Ginny “Fancy a Slice” Lemon (as seen on this year’s X Factor)

    We have live performances from Zara Sykes, Beth Prior, Nth Cave, Elea Calvet, Jenna Davinci, Wymsical Theatre, Stuart Woolfenden, Reigns, Dan Brown, George Howes, Yshee Black, Whoofy Powder, Roosa & Jared.

    With X Factor alumni, Freddy Parker headlining the day.

    Does it cost anything to go to Worcestershire Pride?

    Worchestershire Pride is completely free to attend, although if you want to donate, you are, of course, welcomed to do so! You can find out more about Worcestershire Pride at their website.