Belfast Pride named one of the best in UK
It has been named the best medium sized Pride event in the UK
Belfast Pride has been named the best medium sized Pride event in the UK.
That’s according to Hits Radio Pride’s poll which saw votes for over 150 different local and specialised events of all sizes across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
The Belfast event received the most votes in the online survey asking fans and listeners of the Bauer Media dedicated LGBTQ+ station what their favourite Pride event was in the UK.
By winning the medium category the event will receive a marketing campaign on the station.
Other winners included Bury and Manchester for Small and Large respectively.
Seán Ó Néill, Chair Belfast Pride Festival said: "This is a great honour for Belfast Pride, the team, our community and the city.
“Belfast Pride brings a rainbow of colour and defiance to Belfast along with an ambitious programme that brings the city alive, mixing protest and celebration and bringing affirmation and visibility to LGBT+ citizens.
“We're proud of our Pride and our city and this win means even more this year as we are putting safety first by holding most events online for the second year.
“We are working to bring everyone together again for Belfast Pride next year and being voted 'Best UK Pride' gives us hope and courage for the road head."
Jordan Lee, Presenter, Hits Radio Pride, said: “Pride events are so important and give so many people a place of hope, safety and joy.
“It was amazing to see so many people vote for such an array of different local events in our Hits Radio Pride inaugural
“Pride Poll, showing that the love and pride is truly here in the UK. Belfast saw an incredible number of votes, such a well-deserved win!”
Belfast Pride Parade 2021
Belfast Pride Day is tomorrow (Saturday July 31st) from 1pm-5pm
The team have prepared a fantastic online parade show featuring short videos from a wide range of people who would usually be marching on the streets of Belfast on Pride Day.
You can watch it across our Belfast Pride's social media pages, see details below 👇