Bridlington Pride 2022 is set for its first-ever event on July 2 and organisers are putting the finishing touches to the ground breaking occasion.
The main day event will be centred around the Bridlington Spa, with lots of stalls, entertainment, music by the Humberside Police Band and much, much more.
Doors open at 12 noon until 7.pm and everyone is welcome.
The organisers have put together a huge programme for the daytime of July 2 in the Spa, with many other events around the town.
Here’s what to expect at the Spa.
- A Main Stage full of Live Entertainment sponsored by Countrystyle Foods where you’ll see local acts such as Coastal Voices, U3A, Jay Page.and the amazing DJ, Emma Diamond. Also on stage will be the wonderful Andy Train (who is considered a celebrity in the Pride World), the fabulous Funky Beavers and Regina Sparkles, plus two headliners, who will be revealed soon.
- A Health & Wellbeing Hub sponsored by East Riding of Yorkshire Council Public Health
- A Serenity Room to chill out in, if the hubbub of the Royal Hall gets too much, sponsored by ERYC Public Health
- A Creative Kidz Corner with a magician and loads of crafts and fun things for the little ones, sponsored by Humberside Fire & Rescue Service and Visit East Yorkshire.
- Gender-Neutral Changing Room, sponsored by Bridlington Pride – for anyone wishing to change at the event.
- The Police band will be playing outside the Bridlington Spa and will be accompanied by a Fire Appliance and an Ambulance.
- The RNLI station will be getting involved by opening their doors and providing space for stalls.
Events around the town
- Wristbands are available to buy, for £2.00 each, from Morrisons, The Apollo, Stirling Castle, Three Brass Monkeys, The Lodge, Bridlington Spa, Salon Prisma and Richie’s Cafe Bar. The Wristbands will allow wearers ro receive the following discounts:
- Apollo and Stirling Castle – Free Entry to both on Friday 1 July and Saturday 2 July
- Richie’s Cafe & Bar – 20% discount from Friday 1 July to Sunday 3 July
- The Lodge – Free entry and 20% discount on Saturday 2 July
- Morrisons’ Cafe – Discount on Saturday 2 July.
- With more venues to follow.
Donna Walker, Co-chairperson of Bridlington Pride said: “There are limited spaces left for stalls at Bridlington’s first ever Pride on 2 July and also for artwork to be submitted, to be included the “What does Pride mean to you?” exhibition. Get in touch by the 21 June.
“Our reusable Pride Packs are here! Perfect for decorating for Pride Month and for a certain event that’s happening. Each pack has 10 handheld flags, 9m of bunting, a 3ft by 5ft Intersex Progress flag and an A4 poster. Grab them for £20 by dropping us an email on officialbridlingtonpride@gmail.com
“Don’t forget that this event is free and everyone is welcome. Get tickets from Bridlington Spa now as many have already sold.”
