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Pride 2022 in Wales
2022 marks 50 years since the first ever Pride took place in the UK. With health restrictions eased and many events being cancelled last year, Pride is back in full swing to mark this historic year in June, and throughout the summer, with these colourful happenings around Wales. Whether you’re LGBTQ+ or not, all are welcomed, so get waving that flag and celebrate love! JOHN EVANS
parks around the town. The Pride Walk is being held in memory of Kate Rees (neé Boyt), who tragically and unexpectedly passed away in 2021.
How much: FREE Info:
dewis.wales
HAY PRIDE Hay-On-Wye, Sun 12 June
special appearances from their very own loveable panda mascot, Hope! All are welcome, whether you have a connection with somebody with autism or not; their aim is to create a relaxed, friendly and inclusive atmosphere.
How much: £2.50 adults/£1.50 under-10s Info:
hopegb.co.uk
The famous book town of Hay- On-Wye will host its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride this year. Founded by friends Graham Nolan and Helen Jane Campbell, who work and live in the Herefordshire border town, the event will take place at Hay Castle and the Globe at Hay. As with all Pride events – which aim to bring communities together in celebration, protest, unity and solidarity – Hay Pride will be run on a not-for-profit basis and all donations will be used to put on a celebratory and diverse event, signalling that everyone is welcome in the town, culminating on the steps of the Castle. The group will be holding further community LGBTQ+ events both before and after the first-ever Hay Pride, so check online for more info.
How much: TBC Info:
globeathay.org
POP-UP PRIDE WALK Carmarthen Park, Sat 11 June, 10am-1pm
Carmarthen Park, as well as a Pop-up Pride, run by a local social enterprise and event organiser Vince Brinton. They’re planning to use the bottom bandstand of the park for entertainment, with the amazing Diana D leading the acts. There will also be a sign language interpreter present for accessibility. The event is open to everyone, with no cost for entry, and parking is easily available via the many car
The Carmarthenshire LGBTQ+ Project will be celebrating Pride Month
by holding a walk in 22 AUTISM PRIDE
FESTIVAL Pontypool,
Sat 18 June, 12-5pm Hope GB hosts its first Autism Pride Festival in June, celebrating diversity in style. This unique event will showcase the diversity found on the autistic spectrum, while packing in fun, unusual and entertaining activities
families to enjoy. You can expect live performances, fun challenges, a variety of food stalls, an animal petting zone, arts and crafts, autism- friendly inflatables, information and support stands, a sensory zone and
for individuals and
DRAG SYNDROME Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Sun 26 June, 8pm Drag Syndrome features as the final
event of Unity Festival 2022 in Cardiff, and is a groundbreaking, internationally acclaimed drag collective featuring fierce drag queens and kings with Down’s syndrome. Drag Syndrome is currently comprised of Horrora Shebang, Justin Bond, Lady Francesca, Nikita Gold, Lady Mercury and Davina Starr. Not only that, but joining Drag Syndrome will be Cardiff-based drag collective House Of Deviant, and Hijinx’s very own in-house inclusive punk, rock, pop, soul, blues and funk band, Vaguely Artistic.
How much: £12/£8 under-26s and concessions Info:
wmc.org.uk
OPEN AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL, Pride (2014) SCREENING
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Mon 11 July, 8pm The Open Air Theatre Festival will be hosting an outdoor cinema event in July in partnership with Pride Cymru, celebrating Pride with a screening of the 2014 film of the same name: an extraordinary, and true, story from the south Wales valleys. The year is 1984. Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union Of Mineworkers are on strike, prompting a London- based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’
rebuffed by the Union, the group identifies a tiny mining village in Wales and sets off to make their donation in person…
How much: £10 Info:
everymantheatre.co.uk
LLANELLI PRIDE Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli,
families. Initially
Fri 15-Sun 17 July Celebrating equality, diversity and community spirit, Llanelli Pride aims to bring the whole town
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