COLWYN Bay will be loud and proud when it hosts its very first Pride event this Sunday (May 14).
The event, organised by Together for Colwyn Bay, the organisation behind events such as the Big Picnic [returning to St Paul’s Church this summer], will be a celebration of the town’s and North Wales' LGBTQ+ community.
The event will be feature a catwalk, fashion shows, entertainment, community information, stalls, artists, food vendors, family friendly activities and a fun fair.
Here is everything you need to know!
MAIN STAGE - NEXT TO THE PIER
Chris Williams Magician Hosting - 10am until 3pm
10am - Kieran Eastwood-Mulvaney
10.40am - Ghostbuskers
11.20am - Two Sick Steves
12pm - Hannah Popey
1pm - Batala Bangor
2pm - Magic Light Productions
The Royal Serenity Hosting - 3pm until 8pm
3pm - Lady Gaga Tribute
4.20pm - Llandudno Swing Band
5.40pm - Madonna Tribute
7pm - Live DJ
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ARENA - NEAR PORTH EIRIAS
10.20am - Laughing Yoga
11am - Ukewaves
12pm - Dance with Cinti
1pm - Laughing Yoga
2pm - Dance with Cinti
3pm - Laughing Yoga
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EVENT ACTIVTIES
Circus Cimera Circus Skills Workshops 12pm until 5pm
Welsh Rugby Union with Conwy Dragons
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Barnados
All Day Silent Disco
Conwy Youth Service
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BARS
All bars are open from 12pm until 7pm
Bars will only accept card. They are located near Porth Eirias and The Pier.
A spokesperson from Together for Colwyn Bay, the organisers of Colwyn Bay Pride, said: "We are so excited that this event is coming to Colwyn Bay. The support and positivity from the Colwyn Bay community and beyond has been really uplifting and we can't wait to welcome everyone to Colwyn Bay's first Pride.
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"We are so grateful to all our sponsors and partners, and to the many local businesses that have jumped on board to create their own Fringe events to coincide with Colwyn Bay Pride.
"We encourage all to come and join the day with us."
Visit www.togetherforcolwynbay.org/colwyn-bay-pride.
Colwyn Bay Pride will take place on the promenade, between Porth Eirias and the Horizon Shine cafe.
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