Details announced for biggest ever Cheltenham Pride

First pride parade for over a decade will march through Cheltenham town centre to kick off Cheltenham Pride Festival on Saturday 13 May.

Cheltenham Pride has announced plans for the biggest pride event hosted in the town, featuring drag performances, a contestant from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, live music and after-party, with broadcast of the Eurovision grand final.

Cheltenham Pride Festival will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and culture in Imperial Gardens, culminating in an official FREE after-party at DEYA Brewery Taproom. Tickets can be booked here.

Images feature the 2022 Cheltenham Pride in Pittville Park which attracted visitors from far and wide. The 2023 edition of the Festival will take place in Imperial Gardens.

The event will form a collaborative effort from neighbouring organisations, as the newly launched Cheltenham Pride and Pride in Gloucestershire pool resources to create a more memorable event for all.

Both organisations are inviting the community and allies alike to come together and celebrate at the event. Founder and chair of Cheltenham Pride, Anya McKenna, said: 'The LGBTQ+ community of Cheltenham is in for some much needed celebration and connecting this May.  It’s more important now than ever to show our support for Trans people and the whole LGBTQ+ community, the event will be a celebration for all.'

Richard Stevens, Chairperson of Pride in Gloucestershire, states: 'We are really excited for Pride to return to Cheltenham this year and even more excited to be collaborating with the team at Cheltenham Pride to deliver it. We have lots planned, with plenty for all to get involved in. We are taking Pride in Cheltenham up a level and are looking forward to celebrating with the LGBTQ+ community once again.'

Programme - Cheltenham Pride 2023

The action-packed day will kick off at 11am with The Pride Parade. The ultimate expression of pride and inclusivity - after a long hiatus, Cheltenham’s first parade in more than ten years is going to be an unforgettable experience.

Following the Parade, the Festival in Imperial Gardens will feature drag acts, live music, local food and drink, and vendors with fierce fashion and accessories for sale. 

A Eurovision-style celebration will close the event with an After-Party, hosted by a talented local drag queen and 2022 Drag Wars winner Greta Grip at DEYA Brewery Tap Room. Guests can expect non-stop fun, music, and drinks until late, alongside the live viewing of the iconic song contest - Eurovision.

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