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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.

1, September 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2018: How you can get involved

Exciting news from team Isle of Wight Pride as the winners of the photo competition (in partnership with Dimbola Museum and Galleries) are announced, along with details for 2018!

11, July 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride are changing things up this year: Here’s how

Isle of Wight Pride have announced some significant changes to this year's Pride event. The parade remains, but the entertainment will see some changes that will benefit local venues. Details within.

pride flag being carried down union street

19, July 2019·1 min read

All set for Isle of Wight Pride Parade and day-long entertainment

Islanders are expected to line the streets for the Isle of Wight Pride parade on Saturday, which starts at midday.

28, April 2020·2 min read

Rhythmtree Festival joins list of Isle of Wight events cancelled due to Coronavirus

Another much-loved gathering has joined the list of events that have been cancelled due to Coronavirus outbreak

31, May 2017·1 min read

WightAid Foundation spreads the love

Three more organisations on the Isle of Wight have benefited from donations from the WightAID Foundation.

4, May 2018·2 min read

Eurovision winner Conchita to headline Isle of Wight Pride – UKPride 2018

The Drag queen Conchita, who won Eurovision in 2014 for Austria with her song ‘Rise Like A Pheonix’, is heading to the Isle of Wight in July to headline at IW and UK Pride 2018.

24, July 2018·1 min read

Caroline Lucas MP makes last visit to the Isle of Wight as Green Party co-leader

Green Party co-leader and MP, Caroline Lucas, was on the Isle of Wight again last weekend, this time in support of Isle of Wight Pride.

3, January 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2020: Grab your early bird tickets today

Take advantage of early bird tickets for this year's Isle of Wight Pride, which sees a return of the party on the beach

25, May 2018·1 min read

StoneCrabs Theatre present Arthur Miller’s ‘Some Kind of Love Story’ at Quay Arts

Time Out says this theatre company "does a magnificent job of introducing undeservedly neglected plays to UK audiences for the first time". Stonecrabs Theatre are bringing two to Quay Arts in June.

18, April 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight Pride is back for 2019

After it was announced the main Pride event would not happen this year, the new Trustees have now announced it will go ahead. Details within.

8, January 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight in Top 40 list of where to holiday in 2018

Sitting among the likes of the Seychelles, the Isle of Wight's party spirit is highlighted in this Top 40 list of where to holiday in 2018.

12, January 2017·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride announce committee and launch event

Isle of Wight now has a formal committee and have planned a launch event for 10th February in Ryde. All are welcome to join the party and find out more about how they can help with the main event in July.

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