Leicester Pride Returns with a Bang: A Celebration of Resistance and Solidarity

Leicester Pride, a dynamic festival that ignites Abbey Park, is back with a new stage and a Lady Gaga tribute act. The free event is expected to draw over 10,000 visitors, showcasing the work of emerging LGBTQ+ talent. Chairman Martyn Parker emphasizes that Pride is a declaration of support for the trans community, a promise that the city is for them, and a commitment to trans visibility and inclusivity.

Key Takeaways:

• This year's Leicester Pride festival will take place in Abbey Park on Saturday, August 30, from 1pm to 9pm, with the parade starting from the Curve theatre at 12pm.
• The festival will feature a new stage, showcasing local and emerging talent, including Bexx, Ashly Song, and Rainbow Frog Biscuits.
• The line-up for the community stage will be announced in the run-up to the event, with crowd favourites like Robbie Lewis, Katherine Ellis, and Brat Disco performing at the Helsinki Dance Arena.
• The award-winning Lady Gaga tribute, Donna Marie, will headline alongside international DJ Josh Harrison at the main stage.
• The festival will also include the Billy Bates Fun Fair, market and community stalls, and a variety of food vendors.
• The event will be free to attend, with a focus on trans visibility and inclusivity, and a commitment to resistance and solidarity.
• Leicester Pride organizers have chosen to exclude political parties from the event due to the "continued lack of support for the trans community."

Statistics:

• Estimated attendance: over 10,000 visitors
• Festival duration: 1pm-9pm, Saturday, August 30
• Parade start time: 12pm, starting from the Curve theatre
• Expected performances: local and emerging talent, crowd favourites, and international DJs

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• [1 ]Byline: By, Samuel Kalantzis]