Folkestone Pride 2021

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Baby, we’re back! Folkestone Pride is very pleased to announce our PRIDE PICNIC on The Leas, Folkestone, Saturday 17th of July 2021.

Due to Covid, we won’t be holding a parade this year. Instead we want everyone to join us for the PRIDE PICNIC on the Leas. Dress up, pack a picnic, grab a blanket and come and celebrate community and diversity with Folkestone Pride! We’ll be serving live entertainment on the bandstand, more than a sprinkle of glitz along with a whole lot of rainbow love. And in the evening, venues across Folkestone will be hosting amazing Pride parties. Parties are already confirmed at the Waiting Room and The Chambers with more in the pipeline! So save the date and join us!

Our theme this year is Folkestone to New York! In the weeks leading up to the 17th, we’re going to be highlighting the journey of the LGBTQ+ community from the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969 to the present day, with Folkestone-wide exhibitions, events and workshops.

The choice for this year's theme follows a brilliant initiative by a collection of Folkestone Pride volunteers, who have been raising money by collectively biking, walking and running the 5,685.8 KM distance between Folkestone and New York, in less than three months!

See you by the sea!