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Waltham Forest Pride takes place on Saturday the 29th July 2023.
Also known as Forest Gate / East London Pride
Waltham Forest Pride are committed to a Pride that is inclusive, diverse, political, antiracist and fun.
Waltham Forest Pride hope to make Pride an annual tradition in Waltham Forest – recently named London Borough of Culture 2019. Waltham Forest Pride will rally and be out, loud and visible. We want to make it clear to all trans, lesbian, bisexual, gay, queer, intersex, nonbinary people of all ethnic, faith and cultural backgrounds - “you are welcome”. This one’s for all of us!
There have been various incidences of physical and verbal abuse toward our community here in Waltham Forest - perhaps it has happened to you or someone you know. This is in the context of a soaring number of attacks on lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Britain – a near 80 per cent rise in the past four years. Two in five trans people have experienced a hate crime or incident based on their gender identity in the last 12 months. In response to some local attacks, the LGBTQ+ community of Waltham Forest held a protest against homophobia. And from that, LGBTQ+ residents were keen to organise a Pride event. So here we are! Always remember that Pride is a protest! We are celebrating and we are making ourselves heard. We demand acceptance, and we’re going to get it! Please tell us here what you want, what you need, and what you’d like to bring to this year’s Pride.
Parade
No parade
Festival
Waltham Forest Pride 2023 will take place in Fellowship Square on 29 July 2023 from 12pm – 8pm and will have at its heart the wonderful talent and contributions of the local LGBTQIA+ community. The event will offer a range of stalls providing information, things for sale, face painting, taster sessions, and activities for children. Food and drink will be available to buy. Opportunity to hear from local activists, local political speakers and a range of performances, including Bollyqueer dancers, local poets, Bi Curious George, (drag king), Mayumi Fukiko, Juliet and her Regrets, Drag thing Double Act, and ending with the London Gay Big Band.
Come along for what will be a family friendly joyful day of celebration with plenty of activities for children too! This is a free event but is ticketed. Wristbands will be given on entry so that it is possible to leave and re-enter. No entry without a ticket.
After party
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