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Everything you need to know about Barry Pride 2025
Everything you need to know about Barry Pride 2025
The Barry Pride is back next weekend with performances from some of Wales' best drag acts
The celebration takes place on Saturday, June 14
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Barry Pride is back and better than ever bringing LGBTQ celebrations to the seaside town for a fifth year. You can expect to see a sea of fabulousness with a parade and live performances from some of Wales' most famous drag performers.
Set for Saturday, June 14, the festivities will take place at the same location as last year, King's Square and Central Park with hundreds expected to attend the free event. The colourful parade will trail through the town's streets leading back to an array of performances from RuPaul's Drag Race UK stars, Victoria Scone and Marmalade as well as outstanding tribute acts of everyone's favourite pop acts.
Welsh rugby legend, Nigel Owens has even shared his support for Barry Pride sharing a message on Instagram. He said: "I just want to wish you all the very best for Barry Pride coming up on the 14th of June in Central Park, just a few days before my birthday actually - I won't say how old I am.
"Well done all of you that have organised it, it is hugely important that we have events like this. Not just to celebrate who we are and a day of enjoyment but also an important message. As well that there has been a lot of great progress over the last decades in equality, diversity and inclusion and the LGBTQ+ community are a part of that but also to highlight that there are still some stigma issues out there that we need people to be educated on and to overcome."
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Whilst fun, joy and celebration is welcomed to the Barry Pride next weekend, they have made the decision that political parties will not invited to this year's event due to "the lack of support" from the major political parties, including those in government in Westminster, Cardiff Bay and locally.
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Barry Pride released a statement in May saying: "At Barry Pride, we believe in the power of unity, solidarity, and the importance of true representation – from the most visible to the most marginalised.
"In the light of the challenges faced by sections of the community and the lack of support from the major political parties, including those in government in Westminster, Cardiff Bay and locally, Barry Pride has made the decision that political parties will not be invited to participate in our 2025 parade.
"This will remain the case until political parties can demonstrate an unwavering commitment to supporting our community and this means every member of our community. Please note that this is not a blanket ban on members of political organisations, however, political paraphernalia will not be welcomed. Individual members may attend the parade, either with other organisations or as members of the general public.
"We will, however, welcome the opportunity to engage in constructive conversations and would be happy to arrange individual meetings to platform discussion and encourage our community to engage with political parties in constructive ways."
Here is all the information you need to know about Barry Pride:
Who is performing?
Victoria Scone performed at The Welsh Variety Extravaganza
(Image: John Myers )
There are plenty of acts performing throughout the day and evening at Barry Pride on Saturday, June 14.
The big name acts include RuPaul's Drag Race UK stars, Victoria Scone and Cardiff drag queen Marmalade. Local drag acts will also be performing including Venus Flytrap, Chae With a C, House of Deviant, and Justin Drag.
X Factor and The Voice contestant, Amrich Channa will also be singing at the event with music by DJ Kel.
When is the parade?
The parade takes place at King Square in the town centre of Barry, commencing at 12pm on Saturday, June 14. The glitter filled parade will head back around to Central Square where the fun filled day will continue.
What else is happening?
You won't complain about being bored when you visit Barry Pride as there are plenty of things to keep you entertained.
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Along with live performances from a great line-up of acts, there will also be stalls, food and drink and an outstanding sense of community at the event on Saturday.
