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Skipton Pride takes place from the 6th to the 9th July 2023.
Skipton Pride will showcase a diverse range of activities, including theatre, music, comedy, and an array of engaging experiences for families and young people. The event will culminate in a Pride Street Party celebration at the Skipton Town Hall complex, which includes Jerry Croft, Albion Place Amphitheatre, and Skipton Library. This central location in our popular market town offers a perfect backdrop for the festivities. The town will be decorated for the occasion with pride flags.
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Thursday 6th July
Celebrations begin with Drag Queen Story Hour UK at Skipton Library, places are free – booking is essential.
Also on Thursday is an opportunity to see Confetti, a fabulous comedy theatre show from award winning Quick Duck Theatre. Unashamedly queer, Confetti is a celebration of the gay best friend – often side-lined in traditional rom-coms, Felix is the star of this show, wearing his heart on his sleeve and keeping the party going.
Friday 7th July
Families can get involved with Storytime and Craft Activity at Skipton Library. For grown-ups only, there will be a special Pride edition of Skipton Comedy Live at the Town Hall. Four top-class LGBTQIA+ comedians, including Ada Campe, Aaron Twitchen and Steffan Alun, will bring their own unique perspectives and experiences to the stage for an evening of laugher.
Saturday 8th July
Parade
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Festival
Pride Street Party 11am – 5pm | Free Entry | Skipton Town Hall Complex & Skipton Library.
Activities include a Yarndale Pride Workshop in the Town hall education room, Rapping Workshops at Albion Place Amphitheatre, Youth Pride, Loudly Proud! Workshop and Sock Tie Dye Workshop at the library, delivered by North Yorkshire Youth Voice. Craven Museum will be engaging with the local LGBTQIA+ community to collect contemporary experiences and objects for accession into the museum collection. Community stalls will include Craven Youth Council, SELFA Children’s Charity, North Yorkshire Youth, Skipton Step Into Action, Exclusively Inclusive, North Yorkshire Fire, YorSexual Health, North Yorkshire Together, Samaritans, Bradford & District Community Empowerment Network, Craven Mental health Support Team, Healthwatch North Yorkshire, and IDAS. St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Newmarket Street will be holding Pride Praise at 5pm. This will be an informal time of worship, with attendance by one of the first same-sex couples to get married in the church.
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