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# Brighton and Hove Pride update
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-and-hove-pride-update/
- Published: 2021-08-04T10:10:50.000Z
- Updated: 2021-08-04T10:10:50.000Z
- Description: The Brighton and Hove Pride organisation has shared a message ahead of what would have been the weekend of the annual parade and festival.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: Community, Information, News, Pride, Queer Corner, The Brighton Rainbow Fund, Brighton, Brighton and Hove Pride, LGBTQ, Pride 2021, Pride at the Ironworks, Sussex

The official Brighton and Hove Pride organisation has shared a message ahead of what would have been the weekend of the annual parade and festival. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers decided to postpone the LGBTQ+ event until next year, with officials saying they are *“devastated”* that they *“cannot put on the spectacular Pride festival and celebrations”* as planned.

The statement continued: *“Pride has its roots in protest and campaigning, and as our hard-fought-for LGBTQ+ human rights are slowly being eroded around the world and more anti-LGBT discriminatory legislation introduced, it is essential we come together to demand full equality and decriminalisation of LGBTQ+ people worldwide.”*

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/brighton-pride-600-400.jpg)

Organisers noted that although the Pride festival has been cancelled for this year, *“*[*Pride At The Ironworks*](https://www.brighton-pride.org/pride-at-the-ironworks/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)*’ launched in spectacular style last Saturday”,* offering 2 months of *“comedy and live music celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and diversity”* as part of Pride’s year-round events. The update also encouraged the local community to support local LGBTQ+ venues, many of which are fundraising for The Brighton Rainbow Fund and other charities.

Brighton and Hove Pride is due to be held in 2022, with the statement concluding: *“We would like to thank everyone who has purchased a Pride ticket for their understanding and support, and we can’t wait to bring Pride back in 2022 better than ever, celebrating and campaigning for LGBTQ+ communities and rights around the world.”*

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bh-pride-2018-chris-jepson-600-400.jpg)

Brighton & Hove Pride 2018 by Chris Jepson Photography