A NEW pride event is coming to Wotton next month as organisers hope to celebrate diversity and inclusion for everyone.
The town's first ever Pride event is due to take place on Saturday, June 15 including a parade.
Organiser Becki Britton-Griffiths of Wotton Pride said: "The day is set to be a corker with a parade, family disco, food, drink, and drag takeover at Under The Edge Arts.
"We can't wait to enjoy this jam packed day with you.
"We have been very lucky to have the backing of so many in the community and are partnering with different venues to ensure a variety or entertainment on the day.
"Our sponsors have made it possible for us to create what is set up to be a great day and we couldn't do any of it without our amazing supporters both within the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.
"We would like to thank Dursley Pride, Stroud Pride, LGBT Cheltenham and Pride In Gloucestershire for their continued support and guidance."
What is taking place at Wotton Pride?
The events taking place are as follows:
Pre-parade brunch
A pre-parade brunch event will take place at Good Food Kitchen & Bar at 11am.
Tickets are £25 (£10 deposit).
Rainbow Cafe
Rainbow Cafe are hosting a free Rainbow Cafe with tea, cake coffee and signposting at The Keepers from 12pm to 2pm.
Wotton Pride Parade
The parade will meet at 1pm and will start at 1.30pm from the Ludgate Hill car park.
It will go up the high street and left along Market Street.
Rainbow Ravers
The free ticketed event - a pride family disco - will take place from 2pm to 3.30pm at Under The Edge Arts with music by DJ Ian Preston.
Drag Bingo Brunch
A drag bingo brunch will take place at Good Food Kitchen and Bar from 2pm.
Tickets are £35 (£15 deposit).
Pride film
People are being invited to watch Pride at 3pm at Wotton Cinema.
The 2014 film is about a group of lesbian and gay activists who raise money to help families affected by the British miners' strike in 1984.
Drag event
A drag takeover will take place from 7.30pm to 10.30pm at Under The Edge Arts.
Tickets are £12 and are available from the UTEA website
An organiser said: "Back by popular demand, the collection of drag artists that entertained everyone last year. This time they're back bigger and better than ever.
"Expect some hilarious games, sickening dancing skills and some killer vocals. Please note this is an adult only show for ticket holders 18+."
Performers include Madame Scarlet Beauregarde LeRoux, Eva Fliction, Pandy LeRoux, Latina Ballroom, Neon and Lilly Love.
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