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# Isle of Wight Pride postponed till 18, 19 and 20 August
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/isle-of-wight-pride-returns-next-month-to-champion-the-importance-of-equality-and-diversity/
- Published: 2023-07-13T13:00:37.000Z
- Updated: 2023-07-13T12:29:19.000Z
- Description: Isle of Wight Pride returns in August with a weekend event at Eastern Gardens, Ryde Esplanade
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Pride, Isle Of Wight, Isle of Wight Pride, IW Pride, LGBT, LGBTQ

Due to high winds forecast for this weekend, **Isle of Wight Pride 2023** has been postponed until **August 18, 19** and **20**. **Isle of Wight Pride** returns in August with a weekend event at **Eastern Gardens**, **Ryde Esplanade**.

Starting on **Friday, August 18** with the **Pride Launch Party** from **5 – 9pm** featuring **StarStruck**, a **Years & Years** tribute, plus ***Gay-Ties Revival Show*** with DJ. At the event there will be a variety of food and drink served including a newly launched **IW Pride Cocktail**.

On **Saturday, August 19** the **Pride Parade** will start at **12pm** from **Ryde School** heading down **West Street**, **Lind Street**, **Union Street**, along the Esplanade until it reaches the **Pride Community Village** in Eastern Gardens. Entertainment on the main stage will be hosted by Island drag sensation **Quivers** and boasts a fabulous variety of acts including **Christavie Francisco**, **Solent Gay Men’s Chorus**, Brighton drag queens **Raiine** and **Glew**, **MDNA – Madonna Tribute**, **Cherry Liquor**, **Diva-Licious ’90s show**, star of *The Voice UK,* **Amrick Channa**, and a DJ set from **Woody Cook** starting at **9pm**.The **Pride Community Village** will be open all day from **12pm** on **Saturday, July 15** and **Sunday, July 16** including bars, a range of food stalls, local business and charity stalls and the all new **Selfie Island** featuring the **Pride Unicorns**!

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***Pride Plus***, on **Sunday, August 20**, will start at **12pm** in Eastern Gardens with all day entertainment including performances from local theatre groups and singers, **Kylie** and **Dolly Parton** tributes, burlesque, drag and a **Promise Ceremony**.

Isle of Wight Pride 2023 is a **FREE** event and open to all.Organisers say: “This event champions the importance of equality and diversity by highlighting the advances that have been made for the LGBTQ+ community in the UK and around the world, whilst also raising awareness of the prejudice and danger that many still face. Isle of Wight Pride is open for all to enjoy who share our vision for a world in which people can be their authentic selves with no fear of censure, judgement, inequality, or abuse, proving that ‘Love Wins.’”

**For more info, [CLICK HERE](https://www.iwpride.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**