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The organising committee announce their headliners for the 2017 Isle of Wight Pride event, which takes place on 15th July in Ryde.
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.
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TeamPride have been blown away by the reaction and response from the Island’s community to the very first isle of Wight Pride event. See our photos and video from the glorious day and find out how you can help make it happen again next year.
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Call for volunteers today (Friday) and Sunday to help set up and take down the first Isle of Wight Pride. Also see details of the handful of tickets that are still available for the VIP arena and the evening event.
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"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
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Joe Davies' speech in Youth Parliament yesterday on the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality opened with a dedication to the Isle of Wight Pride team. His rousing speech resulted in a standing ovation.
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Isle of Wight Pride seeks new Trustees and Volunteers to join the team for the 2023 celebration on 15th July. All skills, help, and ideas are appreciated
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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.
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After last night's IWC near-unanimous vote to support Isle of Wight Pride, OnTheWight caught up with the only councillor who didn't vote to support it. His arguments ... lacked a little depth.
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Councillor Karl Love reflects on the evolution of LGBT+ acceptance, challenges and hope on the Island, highlighting the significance of the Pride Parade
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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.
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There is still time to get your free ticket for tonight's (Monday) Queer Question Time event in Newport.
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Hovertravel highlights its commitment to Isle of Wight Pride with a colourful rebrand
