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Isle of Wight Pride

The very first Isle of Wight Pride took place on the Island on 15th July 2017.

It was a hugely successful day attracting visitors from around the Island and across the water.

The 2018 event also incorporates UK Pride for the first time after winning a competition to host the event.

Below are some of the articles published through OnTheWight mentioning Isle of Wight Pride.

24, July 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride makes a colourful comeback with a weekend of festivities

Isle of Wight Pride wraps up successfully with plans for 2025 return

17, July 2024·2 min read

From RuPaul winner to Pussycat Doll: Star-studded lineup for Isle of Wight Pride

Isle of Wight Pride returns for a weekend filled with parades and performances

7, July 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight Lit zine offers free writing workshops to LGBTQ+ people and allies

Celebrated storyteller spearheads inclusive writing event as part of Island Pride

Out On An at Carisbrooke Castle Museum Franko Figueiredo and Caroline Diamond by Chantelle Air

24, January 2024·3 min read

Award-winning LGBT history project invites Isle of Wight community to February events

Isle of Wight celebrates LGBT heritage with Out On An Island activities

22, December 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride to return to Ryde with fresh look and exciting headliners

Fresh identity for Isle of Wight Pride, reflecting community diversity and unity

25, August 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Council, Out On An Island and Stonecrabs collaborate to celebrate Pride

"Being exposed to discrimination is detrimental to one’s mental well-being, a clear signal that we must work towards a more inclusive community," said Chair of the Youth Council

Drag Queen Cherry Liquor on stage at Isle of Wight Pride 2022

2, August 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2023: Celebrating diversity with a star-studded weekend

Isle of Wight Pride 2023 champions LGBTQIA+ rights with a celebratory weekend in August

umbrella and person in the wind by emotional dischord

13, July 2023·1 min read

Safety first: Isle of Wight Pride postponed amid Yellow Weather Alert

Isle of Wight Pride is postponed to August owing to weather-related safety concerns

Karl Love and others at the Pride Flag raising for the Ambulance Service

13, July 2023·2 min read

Overcoming hate with harmony: Councillor Love on LGBT+ progress and challenges

Councillor Karl Love reflects on the evolution of LGBT+ acceptance, challenges and hope on the Island, highlighting the significance of the Pride Parade

Adaptive Evolution textile portrait created by Oliver Bliss- taken by Gerald Hughes

5, July 2023·2 min read

From sketch to stitch: Discover textile portraiture with this Oly Bliss Masterclass

Join textile artist Oly Bliss for a portrait-sewing masterclass at Stitch Department, celebrating Isle of Wight Pride

IW Pride - Drag Queen at 2022 event with audience in the background

28, June 2023·2 min read

Celebrate diversity, love and equality: Isle of Wight Pride returns with star-studded lineup

Isle of Wight Pride 2023 returns with a weekend-long celebration of diversity, love, and equality featuring a colourful parade, vibrant entertainment, and community engagement

14, June 2023·1 min read

Rainbow logo on Hovercraft signifies Hovertravel’s dedication to Isle of Wight Pride

Hovertravel highlights its commitment to Isle of Wight Pride with a colourful rebrand

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