Doncaster Pride

Doncaster Pride is South Yorkshire's biggest Gay Pride event, held annually in Doncaster, England, usually in August. It was first held in 2007.[1] Currently the audience figures for the day's event is close to 20,000. The Patron of Doncaster Pride is Sheridan Smith.[2]

Doncaster Pride has been held at the Keepmoat Stadium, the racecourse, and is currently held at Doncaster's Sir Nigel Gresley Square.[3][4] The event is funded by local businesses, award foundations, various charitable organizations and donations from the public. The event includes a variety of activities for all ages, two stages and a float parade through the town.

History

The first event was put together in just 3 months in 2007 and attracted more than 1,000 people, on a budget of £15,000 (equivalent to £22,000 in 2021).[5][6] The following year drew a crowd of up to 8,000 people.[7]

Doncaster Pride 2018 saw over 3,000 people in the Parade through the town, before the free 8 hours of entertainment on two stages.

The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event returned in person in 2022, with Stephanie Hirst headlining it.[8] 2022 also saw the event expand accessibility, hiring sign language interpreters, creation of quiet spaces, and expanasion of facilities for disabled attendees.[1]

References
  1. "Friday briefing: Inside the making of Britain's lesser-known Pride celebrations". The Guardian. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  2. "National TV star announced as patron of Doncaster Pride - and she could attend this year's event". Doncaster Free Press. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. "Doncaster Gay Pride moves to city stadium for safety". BBC News. 20 August 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  4. "Doncaster Pride link up with NUM". ITV News. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  5. "Rainbows beam on record crowds at Doncaster Pride". The Sheffield Star. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  6. Slack, Martin (18 May 2010). "Lottery grant for gay pride festival". The Yorkshire Post. p. 8. ISSN 0963-1496.
  7. "Mayor vows to cut Gay Pride funds". BBC News. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  8. Burke, Darren (5 August 2022). "Doncaster Pride: Thousands expected as LGBTQ+ spectacular back after Covid break". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 9 January 2023.


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