LGBT Brighton Pride 2011. How was it for You?
Show your support for LGBT Brighton PRIDE and Leave a Testimonial here for the PRIDE feature on thebestof Brighton and Hove (Click on the Testimonial Tag to have your say):
http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/brighton-and-hove/business-guide/feature/brighton-pride/74783
As the Sunshine broke through the clouds on cue on late Saturday morning, the crowds form the Parade poured into Preston Park for the main Pride event festivities...
This year the 2011 festival, which culminated in the parade and party in Preston Park was the first in 19 years for which tickets were sold... it followed criticism of overcrowding, safety concerns and the amount of rubbish left after the 2010 event.
With the many tents, fairground, retail and food and drink stalls, there was much for everyone to do; and they did to great effect! Many commenting to me personally in my Pride Volunteering capacity how much they were enjoying the event and how well organised it was compared to previously.
From my viewpoint at the Member's enclosure entrance, I had a good view of the Live Stage with the variety of acts going down really well amongst the revelers, jigging and dancing away to the tunes. The headliners, Alexandra Burke and Joe Mcelderry put on particularly stirring sets that rocked the crowd to sunset..
Partying continued Pride style without abating on Saturday evening and late into Sunday at the Street Party in the St James area of Kemp Town...
All in all a chilled festival atmosphere, lots of smiley faces and people partying and having fun whilst showing their support for the LGBT community and celebrating the diversity and tolerance that makes up Brighton and Hove today.
Roll on BRIGTON LGBT PRIDE 2012, the Olympic Year..
In the News: Brighton Pride 2011 hailed 'A model for the future':
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-14525600
To Support LGBT Pride through your Membership, and gain access to all the benefits, visit the Pride Membership page at:
http://www.brightonpride.org/volunteers.php
As a media partner of Pride 2011, thebestof Brighton and Hove had a profile at the show with Banners on the fences facing Preston Park Road featuring thebestof and Members as well as on the Big Screen in the middle of the Park, telling of what we do best:
Showcasing and Championing the Best Businesses, Organisations and Events in Brighton and Hove as recommended by local people... ie. YOU!
