Skipton Pride Street Party
Sun 9th July 11am-5pm
On Sunday 9th July the Pride Street Party promises an assortment of food, drink, and shopping opportunities, with a range of community stalls to explore. Indoor and outdoor entertainment and activities will be provided, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The party will take place at the Skipton Town Hall complex, which includes Jerry Croft, Albion Place Amphitheatre, and Skipton Library. This central location in our popular market town offers a perfect backdrop for the festivities. The town will be decorated for the occasion with pride flags.
The day begins with a Get Ready for Pride event for young people at the town hall (10am). Glitter and face paints will be provided for those who would like to use them.
Enjoy free entertainment from 11am – 5pm, including a headline performance on the Town Hall stage from Choriza May, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as gay icon Amanda Lovett from BBC hit show The Traitors, electro pop duo Neon Town, Connor Fisher, Craven College Performing Arts students, Fifth Apollo, Skipton Ukulele Club, Ferne Ando, FusionXtreme, and DJ Michael Upson. There will be outdoor entertainment throughout the day including The Big Gay Disco Bike.
Activities include a Yarndale Pride Workshop in the Town hall education room, Rapping Workshops at Albion Place Amphitheatre, Youth Pride, Loudly Proud! Workshop and Sock Tie Dye Workshop at the library, delivered by North Yorkshire Youth Voice.
Craven Museum will be engaging with the local LGBTQIA+ community to collect contemporary experiences and objects to accession into the museum collection.
Community stalls will include Craven Youth Council, SELFA Children’s Charity, North Yorkshire Youth, Skipton Step Into Action, Exclusively Inclusive, North Yorkshire Fire, YorSexual Health, North Yorkshire Together, Samaritans, Bradford & District Community Empowerment Network, Craven Mental health Support Team, Healthwatch North Yorkshire, and IDAS.
St Andrew’s Methodist Church on Newmarket Street will be holding Pride Praise at 5pm. This will be an informal time of worship with attendance by one of the first same sex couples to get married in the church.
The Pride Street Party entertainment has been kindly supported by sponsor Albion Place retail hub
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Skipton Pride 2023
Skipton Pride 2023 celebration is set to take place from July 6th to July 9th, and promises to be a vibrant and family-friendly event that embraces the spirit of diversity, equality, and community.
Skipton Pride will showcase a diverse range of activities, including theatre, music, comedy, and an array of engaging experiences for families and young people. The event will culminate in a Pride Street Party celebration at the Skipton Town Hall complex, which includes Jerry Croft, Albion Place Amphitheatre, and Skipton Library. This central location in our popular market town offers a perfect backdrop for the festivities. The town will be decorated for the occasion with pride flags.
The Pride Street Party entertainment has been kindly supported by sponsor Albion Place retail hub
Skipton Pride presents a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality of Skipton, while also championing the values of acceptance and equality.
