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Plymouth Pride Festival 2017

PL1 Events LogoWe are pleased to announce that the Plymouth Pride Festival 2017 will take place on Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 5th August. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the events production company PL1 Events who will be supporting us to build on the success of previous prides to enable further growth of the event.

Once again the amazing vista of Plymouth Sound and the iconic Smeaton’s Tower will form the perfect backdrop for the event. Visit the Plymouth Pride Festival 2016 page for images and information about last years event.

The Colourful, Loud and Proud Pride Parade through the city centre to Plymouth Hoe will depart at midday from the Jigsaw Garden (Nr. Marks & Spencer and the Methodist Central Hall).

Visit the Parade Page for more information about the route and pre-parade activities.

On the Hoe there will be a diverse mix of musicians, singers, and bands on the main stage from 1.30pm to 8.30pm along with:

  • An eclectic mix of community and commercial stalls
  • New for 2017 – Trans Zone
  • Fun Fair for all ages
  • Inflatables, face painting and events for children
  • Licensed  Pride Bar – Please support us by purchasing alcohol from our own bar – All proceeds help to keep the event FREE for all to enjoy. 
  • Choice of hot food and snacks
  • New for 2017 – Dog Show

The Plymouth Pride Festival is a FREE family friendly event and all are welcome to embrace and celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ communities.

Download, Print and share our Posters:

Plymouth Pride Poster 2017

Plymouth Pride Poster 2017 portrait

The event is completely self funding and we rely on donations and sponsorship to cover the cost of staging and event infrastructure. Please help us to continue to grow the event & keep the festival FREE for all to enjoy by making a donation via PayPal – Thank you.

Donation Dollies

Support Plymouth Pride with a Donation

Look out for our volunteer ‘Donation Dollies‘ at Plymouth Pride on Saturday 5th August who will be wearing these  fab rainbow angel wings, rainbow sashes and Deely boppers. They will be out and about collecting donations and selling our wristbands. The FREE Summer Pride Festival is completely self funding and is supported by sponsorship, the Pride Bar, and donations. Your contribution will help to keep Plymouth Pride Festival FREE for all to enjoy.

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Pisces-Dior Live @ The Swallow

Pisses Dior drag queen

In the run up to Plymouth Pride 2017 The Swallow pub are hosting Pisces-Dior (AKA Miss Pussy Fat) presenting her brand new show from 8pm on Friday 28th July. Some of our volunteers will be there with buckets collecting donations that help us keep Pride FREE for all to enjoy. Come along for a great fun night out and if you like you can even knock a tune out yourself.   Join the event

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Plymouth Pride 2017 – Pride the Film

Pride the Movie

As part of the Plymouth Pride Festival 2017 – The Plymouth Co-operative Party are screening the Film PRIDE on Monday 31st July 2017 – Jill Craigie Cinema, Plymouth University. Hosted by newly elected MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Luke Pollard. A copy of the 2017 Labour Party Manifesto with a personal message from and signed by the leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn will up for auction on the night.

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New for 2017 – Pride Dog Show

Plymouth Pride Dog Show

As part of the main Plymouth pride event being held on Saturday 5th August 2017 we have teamed up with Miss Ivy Events in association with Woodside Animal Sanctuary hosting our first pride dog show. There will be an array of gift and pet stalls. Join in the fun with your pooch at the fun dog show (small charge applies), supporting Woodside Animal Sanctuary. The categories are: Waggiest Tail Most Handsome Dog Prettiest

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Plymouth Pride – Main Stage Line up 2017

Plymouth Pride Main Stage

The Plymouth Pride Parade departs from the Jigsaw Garden (Nr Drakes Circus and the Central Methodist Hall) at midday On Saturday 5th August. The main event on Plymouth Hoe will officially open at 1pm with over eight hours of FREE LIVE entertainment from the main stage. Don’t forget we also have Dancing on the Hoe with Plymouth Salsa and new for 2017 – our first Pride Dog Show. There will be a massive

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Dancing on the Hoe with Plymouth Salsa

Dancing on The Hoe

Dancing on the hoe 2 Saturday 05th August from 12 midday – 6:30pm Free fun family event – all welcome! In collab with the Liner Lookout Cafe & Plymouth Pride Make the day whatever you make of it, so picnic, social dancing, chilling out, mingling and enjoying the beautiful views from the Plymouth hoe. Expect lineups and animations from local Salsa/latin/bachata & zumba instructors and friends throughout the day. Where

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Wonderzoo Presents – Pride Whip It Up

Pride Whip it Up

As part of the Plymouth Pride Festival 2017 we welcome this literary event organised by Wonderzoo it is a fight back against those that want to take us back to the past. Come out of the closet, and support Pride in Plymouth this is for Human Rights, and the freedom to be the person you want to be! There are four wonderful featured artists for your delectation, and as if that was not

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New for Plymouth Pride 2017 – Trans Zone

Trans Zone at Plymouth Pride 2017

Pride in Plymouth in conjunction with ‘Not Alone’  created an area at Plymouth Pride 2017 dedicated for the Trans community – ‘The Trans Zone‘. Not Alone are the Plymouth Support Group for Transgender and Non Binary people they took the lead in developing the space to best meet the specific needs of the trans community in Plymouth and surrounding area.     Visit the Not Alone Website for more information about the group:

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Plymouth Pride Parade

Plymouth Gay Pride Parade 2015

The Plymouth Pride Parade will depart from the Jigsaw Garden (Nr Drake Circus) at 12pm on Saturday 5th August 2017. There will be pre parade activities in the Jigsaw Garden from 10am such as face painting and banner making. There will also a be an official Pride Stall selling flags and whistles so you can help make the parade more colourful and louder. The parade is one of the best

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