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4 days ago
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Huge crowds celebrate Pride event across city
Thousands of people have gathered in Hull to take part in the city's annual Pride event. The celebration, which is in its 23rd year, included a parade from Wellington Street to the city centre. Queen Margarita, who hosted Saturday's event, said "we're still fighting for equality" and that it was "increasingly important" that pride events took place. The theme of this year's event was You're Welcome. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices More on this story Crowds to gather in city centre for Hull Pride Thousands gather in Hull to celebrate Pride Related internet links Pride in Hull
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Huge crowds turn out in Hull to celebrate Pride event
Thousands of people have gathered in Hull to take part in the city's annual Pride celebration, which is in its 23rd year, included a parade from Wellington Street to the city Margarita, who hosted Saturday's event, said "we're still fighting for equality" and that it was "increasingly important" that pride events took theme of this year's event was You're Welcome. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
5 days ago
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Crowds to gather in city centre for Hull Pride
Crowds will gather in Hull to mark the city's annual Pride across multiple sites and venues, the celebration will return for its 23rd year on Saturday, with the theme "You're Welcome".Andy Train, chairman of Pride in Hull, said about 136,000 people attended the event last year and they are expecting a similar number of attendees again."It's a great opportunity for the community to come together, creating a safe space in a vibrant city that welcomes everyone," he said. The Pride parade, which is regarded as the centrepiece of the event, will start at 11:00 BST on Wellington Street and will finish in King Edward Yard will see headline performances from Queenz, Boot Luv and Big Brovaz, as well as sets from local artists including this year's Pride Got Talent winner Amy Art Gallery will also open its doors to families for entertainment and there will be a community market featuring stalls from local organisations and Train said the event was about "creating a space where everyone feels safe, seen and, above all, welcome".He added: "It involves lots of conversations, lots of fun, lots of laughter, lots of music and lots for colour." Alongside Pride in Hull, the city will host multiple events including the Humber Street Sesh on 2 August and the city's Freedom Festival, from 28 to 31 Rob Pritchard said summer in Hull is shaping up to be an "absolute cracker".He said: "We know how much events like these are valued by both residents and wider visitors alike and we are committed to their futures in Hull." Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
