Pride Glasgow 2015

(GayWebSource.com – Gay News & Press Network) – Posted by SeasonsofPride.com

August 22, 2015

August 23, 2015

Glasgow Pride – Pride Glasgow is Scotland’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Festival and returns in 2015 for a massive 2 day weekend event for the first time event. Glasgow, Scotland.

Pride Glasgow is delighted to announce that the theme for the 2015 festival is Happiness. This theme will be rolled out across the full festival including the parade and main event. Happiness will also play a prominent role in our new Pride Life Volunteer Programme (More information coming soon).

Pride Glasgow is calling for festival go-ers to share a bit of their happiness with others building upon 20 years of Pride in Scotland.

‪#‎BeHappy‬ is the official hashtag for the 2015 event and we encourage everyone to use it and share what makes them happy this could be friends, family, nights out, nights in, trying new things or even just seeing a rainbow in the sky, make us happy by sharing it!

We’re looking forward to everyone sharing happiness throughout the festival and check out our Social Media wall in the meantime to see what people are sharing about what make them Happy!

Our Youth area this year is brought to you by LGBT Youth, Glasgow Life and Castlemilk Youth Complex.

This area is completely free to enter and is a safe area for young people aged 13-25s only. There will be a stage within the area and former Xfactor finalist Lloyd Daniels will be performing as well local talent.

There will be the usual fun and games including a smoothie bike.

Under 25s are also welcome to join the main event, but 13-25year olds will have to purchase a wristband at £8 per day or £12 for weekend.

The area will be open Saturday and Sunday of the Pride weekend.

For more information on services for LGBT Young people check out LGBT Youth at www.lgbtyouth.org.uk

#BeHappy and celebrate 20 years of Pride in Scotland at one of Glasgow’s biggest and most brightest parades!

What is the Parade?

The Parade is a procession of Individuals, walking groups and floats which march together through streets in the heart of Glasgow’s City Centre to celebrate the LGBT Community. It is your chance to show, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and transgender people across the UK and the world the diversity that Glasgow!

When is the Parade and what time does it start?

The Parade will take place on Saturday 22nd August 2015 -The provisional times (subject to change/approval from Glasgow City Council are) Assemble at Glasgow Green from 12:15. Parade Starts 1pm and returns to Glasgow Green about 2pm.

What is the Parade’s route?

We have submitted a provisional route to Glasgow City Council on 17 March 2015. it is based on the 2013 route and will take the following route Greendyke St, Saltmarket, Trongate, Albion St, Ingram St, South Frederick St, George Sq South Aspect, St Vincent Pl, St Vincent St, Renfield St, Union St, Jamaica St, Clyde St, Bridgegate, Steel St, Turnbull St, Greendyke St, Glasgow Green. (Please note this is subject to change until we have the approval from the council)

What is the theme for the Parade?

The 2015 Theme is Happiness (make sure to use the official Pride 2015 Hashtag of #BeHappy), You can show your happiness during the parade by dressing in colourful clothing, blowing a whistle or wearing a funny hat if you want, you can also theme your float or walking group around a particular activity that makes you happy. The possibilities are endless. We are working to have a pack containing information and supplier details for floats and walking group materials.

What is a float?

A float is a decorated vehicle that is part of a procession.

What is a walking group?

A walking group is a group of people who take part in the procession by foot.

What size can our group be?

There are no restrictions on the number of people in your group however all groups over 10 people and all floats must be registered with us!

Do I need to submit stewards?

We ask that all walking groups and steward provide stewards for their group/float. The number required will be determined on the number included within your walking group or float.