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Bristol Pride 2015: proud to be green and gay
The largest free Pride event in the UK aims to be generator-free this summer as it forms part of Bristol’s year as European Green Capital.
The week-long festival runs from July 4-12 and will see a diverse range of events take place all over the city including comedy, theatre, LGBT history night and even a dog show.
Pride Day takes place on Saturday, July 11 July and will again see the festival returning to Castle Park, with multi-stage entertainment showcasing the best local talent as well as international artists, cabaret, dance and roaming performances across the festival.
Onsite there will also be a dedicated family area with play activities and kite making from Bristol Kite Festival, market and expo stalls, locally sourced food traders, bars and the Pride Community Area with more than 60 organisations, charities and groups.
Entry to Pride Day is by donation (£3 suggested) or you can get a £5 day ticket which offers discounts onsite including money off at food stalls, reduced bar prices all day, allow you to bring your own alcohol onsite and other perks.
Acts already confirmed for Pride Day include Mysterious Times singer Tina Cousins, Ireland’s Eurovision representative Ryan Dolan, Synth Pop sensation NINA, Twisted Rio, Britain’s Got Talent finalist La Voix and American singer songwriter Justin Utley with more yet to be announced including the festival headliner.
Organiser Daryn Carter said: “2015 is set to be an amazing year for Bristol and I am proud that Bristol Pride is recognised as an integral part of this.
“We have ambitious plans to make Pride stand out as a showcase event for European Green Capital by not only partnering with Pride events in EU countries with a poor track record on equalities but by aiming to improve onsite recycling, support local conservation and to reduce our own, already very low, carbon footprint.”
For more information, visit www.pridebristol.co.uk.
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