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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.

5, April 2017·2 min read

#LoveWins photographic competition launched by IW Pride

This competition invites photographers to take a photo inspired by the theme of either 'Pride on the Isle of Wight' or #LoveWins.

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

25, March 2019·2 min read

No main Isle of Wight Pride event for 2019

The announcement was made following Saturday's AGM. Other events will take place throughout the year building towards a main Pride event in 2020. Cllr Love addresses the homophobic comments made on social media.

21, September 2018·1 min read

Video: Wonderful Isle of Wight Pride feature on BBC’s InsideOut

There are some touching and heartfelt stories in this great feature on the BBC's Inside Out programme about this year's Isle of Wight and UK Pride.

28, April 2017·4 min read

The country responds to Andrew Turner’s comments on homosexuality

The response to OnTheWight breaking the story about Andrew Turner's 'homosexuality is wrong' comment have been rapid and furious. It's all over the nationals, raising much comment.

Crew from Hovertravel and Isle of Wight Pride fronted by Fanny Quivers and Pat Sowerbutts, Commercial Manager at Hovertravel

30, June 2022·2 min read

Hovertravel show their support for Isle of Wight Pride 2022

Isle of Wight Pride is almost upon us and this year includes events on the Friday and Sunday, making the weekend a three-day celebration of diversity and inclusivity

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

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

4, May 2018·1 min read

Ryde Slide 2018: More than half tickets already sold. Book now

The Wightlink Ryde Slide is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the summer on the Isle of Wight and returns to Union Street the day after Isle of Wight Pride.

19, July 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2022 date announced: Listen again to Virgin Radio Pride IW set

If you missed the two-hour radio show by the Isle of Wight's very own DJ Snacks, there's a chance to listen again

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.

11, May 2017·3 min read

Isle of Wight Pride: Line up announced and VIP tickets on sale

The organising committee announce their headliners for the 2017 Isle of Wight Pride event, which takes place on 15th July in Ryde.

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