Pride in Hull 2015

Pride in Hull – Pride in Hull is a family friendly LGBT+ orientated event traditionally held annually in Hull on the penultimate Saturday of July. Hull, UK.

The 21st Century has witnessed a notable shift in public attitudes. It is increasingly recognised that discrimination against people on grounds of sexual orientation has no place in a democracy. Getting rid of such discrimination makes for a happier, more productive and stable society. The existence and success of Pride in Hull bears testimony to the great strides being made and shows how people can be brought together.

Philip The Lord Norton of Louth, Prof – Professor of Government, University of Hull

Pride in Hull 2015

The free event will feature a colourful parade representing all areas of the LGBT community, their friends, families and supporters along with those who just believe in equality for all.

The family-friendly daytime event will feature main stage performers supported by stalls and displays by organisations that support the LGBT community. The afternoon will develop into an amazing, DJ based, evening event.

Andy Train, Pride in Hull spokesperson, said: “The Pride In Hull team is comprised of a Chair and a group of Trustees who are delivering the event with charitable aims on a not for profit basis. With our Hull City Council and Hull Carnival Arts partners, we are already working on plans for 2017 when Hull will be the UK City of Culture.”

Andy said: “We’re often asked whether pride events are still necessary, but the pride movement isn’t about people shouting about how proud they are to be LGBT , it’s about saying that they aren’t ashamed.”

He continued: “We believe that when LGBT people can walk down the street in any major city in the UK, feeling free to be themselves without fear of verbal or physical abuse, that will be when we don’t need pride events anymore. Until then, we will continue to hold an event that provides a safe space and challenges prejudices.”

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