Organisers announce line-up for first ever Eastbourne Pride
The main stage line-up has been announced for the first ever Eastbourne Pride 2017, with an ABBA tribute act and X Factor finalist heading the list. The event will be held in Princes Park from 2pm on Saturday July 22. The parade will start at 12.30pm from Langney Point into the park and the entertai
The main stage line-up has been announced for the first ever Eastbourne Pride 2017, with an ABBA tribute act and X Factor finalist heading the list.
The event will be held in Princes Park from 2pm on Saturday July 22.
The parade will start at 12.30pm from Langney Point into the park and the entertainment will run until 9pm.
The days celebrations finish with a party on Eastbourne Pier from 9pm until 2pm.
Organisers are hoping to attract thousands of people from all over Sussex and further afield.
Organiser Betty Gallacher, said: “There will be non-stop music and entertainment for seven hours and it’s going to be amazing.
“We have handpicked the acts which will appeal not just to the LGBT community but to families as well.
“This is an event for everyone.”
ABBA Magic have been announced as the headline act and they will be the first group on stage.
Other acts confirmed include:
♦ X Factor finalist Charlie Healy
♦ Kyle Finn
♦ Georgia Burgess
♦ Luch Stefano
♦ and Scarlet Fantastic
Betty continued: “It’s a great line up with a mix of local and national acts.
“We are getting very excited – and we want as many people as possible to turn up.”
For more details about Eastbourne Pride, email: mandysmith007@aol.com
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