Grey skies, big hearts: Pride's 20th parade
The forecast was worrying and the sky stayed grey, but it didn't matter. Blackpool Pride's 20th anniversary parade set off from 11am on Saturday 6 June, heading from…
Pride Sunday: a free community day and a wedding on stage
The final day of Blackpool Pride's 20th anniversary weekend, Sunday 7 June, was free for everyone, from noon to 6pm.
The big twist for the anniversary was a wedding. Earlier in the year, organisers invited couples to send in their love story, up to 750 words, on why Pride was the right place for them to marry. One couple was chosen for a bespoke ceremony, held centre stage and led by celebrant Tracy Jayne.
Also on the bill were The Sabinelles, Jared Lee and Blackpool & Fylde Light Opera Company, while the Rainbow Quarter street party carried on along Lord Street into the evening.
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