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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.

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.

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

4, April 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight and UK Pride announce all-star line-up

Over 4,000 people had already registered to head to Isle of Wight Pride before the line-up was announced. Today, organisers share details of which acts will be entertaining us in July.

22, October 2017·1 min read

UK Pride 2018 comes to the Isle of Wight after win (update 3)

Isle of Wight Pride, who held their first event this year, has been chosen to host UKPride in 2018. Congratulations to all involved.

14, December 2016·3 min read

CP comment piece on Isle of Wight Pride draws strong reaction

The response to Charlotte Hofton's opinion piece about IW Pride has drawn a very strong critical reaction, both from the Island and further afield. The CP has responded like never before.

14, July 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight Pride 2022: What to expect and what to look out for at this year’s event

Ellie shares what to look forward to at this year's Isle of Wight Pride, which returns after a two-year hiatus and now stretches across three days

17, April 2018·1 min read

Prime Minister Theresa May sends support for Isle of Wight Pride’s 72 mile challenge

Isle of Wight Pride trustee, Matt Bundy and his partner Joe walked 72 miles non-stop around the Isle of Wight at the weekend, and with each mile completed, they dedicated it to a country where being LGBT+ is still illegal.

23, February 2018·2 min read

UK Pride 2018: Register now for your free tickets

Isle of Wight Pride is anticipated to be one of the largest free events on the Island in 2018, bringing new visitors with the potential to boost the local economy by hundreds of thousands of pounds.

31, January 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Pride: Call for 12-25 year olds to get involved

Isle of Wight Pride are looking for young people to get involved and help make this year's Pride a fun, inclusive and fully diverse event, reflecting the needs of all of the community.

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.

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.

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.

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