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Wigan Pride 2016

Wigan Pride 2016

Wigan is set to welcome its first ever Pride event on Saturday 13th August 2016.

Pride has been made possible through the hard work of BYOU (Wigan Council’s LGBTQ+ Voice & Engagement group) and BYOU+ (a newly formed Support and Engagement group for 18+ in the borough) and local businesses that formed a multiagency committee to make Wigan Pride a reality.

Saturday will consist of a variety of live entertainment, music & comedy as well as the opportunity to promote local services and supportive partners and employers, in addition to an after party at the Old Courts. The Bowling Green Pub will host the official Pride Closing Party on Sunday evening.

Be part of Wigan’s history and celebrate at the first ever Wigan Pride. For more information please check out our website and follow are social media. www.byoupluswigan.com #wiganpride16

Pride Events:

Pride Celebration Breakfast: Marty’s Bar & Restaurant, 54 Wallgate, Wigan WN1 1BA Opposite Wigan North Western Station

Orlando Stage:

11am to 5pm in Wigan Town Centre (near Barclays, TSB and the Co-Op Bank) Free Entry / Family Friendly.

The main stage has been named “The Orlando Stage” as a sign of respect to those whose lives were impacted/lost at the Pulse Nightclub and is set to welcome performances from our local talent; The Lottery Winners (headliners); a special performance of “Loving The Skin You’re In” by country singer and guitarist Elouise; and Josh Robinson & The Brooklyn Foundation who will be performing Love is, Love is a song written in memory of the 49 people who lost their lives in Pulse,

Orlando.

Post Pride Food:

Marty’s Bar & Restaurant, 54 Wallgate, Wigan WN1 1BA Opposite Wigan North Western Station

Marty’s will be providing live drag entertainment, exclusive cocktails and food following the event, so be sure to visit!

Wigan Pride Official After Party:

Grand Vault - 7.30pm Saturday 13 th August / Free Entry 

Following on from the daytime town centre celebrations, Wigan’s first Pride event heads over to The Old Courts to continue into the night. We are delighted to be opening our main stage in The Grand Vault to a wide range of music to wow the audience. The 7pm start, free entry event will provide entertainment by various artists including the superb Reiss Harrison, Ellie X and other performers from the northwest along with vibrant DJing slots to make you strut your stuff on the dancefloor. Regardless of your musical taste, this celebratory event welcomes anyone and everyone to join in and show your support for the first Pride event here in our brilliant town.

Wigan Pride Official Closing Party

Sunday 14 th August / Free Entry Bowling Green Pub, Wigan Lane, Wigan 5pm till late!

A full evening of entertainment, including Miss Martel (an amazing cabaret act, bringing you the best music, fun and game); Kamp Karaoke with the resident DJ Simon; and live performances from Reiss Harrison and Josh Robinson & The Brooklyn Foundation. Limited edition rainbow cocktails will be available!

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Published: 28-Jul-2016: (3836)

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