One of the UK’s leading LGBT festivals is proving there’s no place like home, thanks to support from three of the North East’s top housing organisations. Gentoo Group, South Tyneside Homes and The Gateshead Housing Company have joined forces to support Newcastle Pride, which returns to the region on
Gentoo Group, South Tyneside Homes and The Gateshead Housing Company have joined forces to support Newcastle Pride, which returns to the region on the weekend starting Friday, July 18.
The trio, which collectively manages tens of thousands of properties across the North East, will be sponsoring the festival’s carnival-style parade, which will weave its way through the city on Saturday July 19.
This year’s parade, which has a Pride Through the Decades theme, will feature hundreds of performers and supporters, all dressed in colourful costumes inspired by LGBT icons from the past and present.
Spectators are invited to line the route from the Civic Centre, along Northumberland Street and Percy Street to the Town Moor, where there will be live music and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
Mark Nichols, Chair of Northern Pride, which organises the event, said: “The Pride parade is one of the most popular aspects of the annual festival and we’re hoping that with support from Gentoo, South Tyneside Homes and Gateshead Housing, this year’s will be bigger, brighter and better than ever.”
The Parade, which starts at midday on Saturday, July 19, forms part of a three-day programme of events taking place starting on Friday, July 18 as part of Newcastle Pride.
Other highlights for 2014 include live performances by big name acts including Sinitta, Shayne Ward and the Vengaboys at Newcastle’s Town Moor, where there will also be a fun fair, themed entertainment zones and various stalls open throughout the weekend.
For the first time in Newcastle Pride’s seven year history, this year’s event will also include a second stage outside the Centre for Life, where there will be live music from stars such as Steps singer Faye Tozer on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
The majority of the event is free, however a number of Gold, VIP and Platinum packages are also available incorporating hospitality and a reserved viewing area for the Town Moor performances.
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