Isle of Wight Pride 2023

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Isle of Wight Pride takes place from the 14th to 16th July 2023.

Isle of Wight Pride 2023 is a FREE, non-ticketed event and open to all. This event champions the importance of equality and diversity by highlighting the advances that have been made for the LGBTQIA+ community in the UK and around the world, whilst also raising awareness of the prejudice and danger that many still face. It is open for all to enjoy who share our vision for a world in which people can be their authentic selves with no fear of censure, judgment, inequality, or abuse, proving that ‘Love Wins.’

Pride Community Village will be open all day from 12pm on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July including bars, a range of food stalls, local business and charity stalls and the all new Selfie Island featuring the Pride Unicorns!

Theme
Love Wins

Friday 14th July
Pride Launch Party from 5pm – 9pm featuring Starstruck – Years & Years Tribute, Gay-Ties Revival Show plus DJ, with a variety of food and drink available including our newly launched IW Pride Cocktail.

Saturday 15th July

Parade
On Saturday at noon, there will be a traditional parade in Ryde from noon, starting from Ryde School making its way down West Street, Lind Street, Union Street, along the Esplanade until it reaches the Pride Community Village in Eastern Gardens.

Festival
Entertainment on the main stage will be hosted by island drag sensation Quivers and boasts a fabulous variety of acts including Christavie Francisco, Solent Men’s Gay Chorus, Brighton Drag Queens Raiine and Glew, MDNA _ Madonna Tribute, Cherry Liquor, Diva-Licious 90s Show, star of The Voice UK – Amrick Channa and we finish the day with a DJ set from Woody Cook starting at 9pm.

Sunday 16th July
Isle of Wight Pride Plus, will start at 12pm in Eastern Gardens with all day entertainment including performances from local theatre groups and singers, Kylie and Dolly Parton tributes, burlesque, drag and a Promise Ceremony.