Preparations for Lowestoft’s first Pride event are underway as Sparrows Nest Gardens gets ready to host Britain’s Most-Easterly Pride on Saturday 3^rd August.  Back for its second year, Lowestoft Pride promises to be a celebration of love, diversity, and community like no other.

This inclusive family-friendly celebration, which is being organised by Lowestoft Town Council, will include a variety of live entertainment and stalls throughout the day and into the evening with the event starting at 11am and ending at 7pm.

The stage in Sparrows Nest Gardens will see the likes of Ivy Aphrodite and Triple Entendre join local choir the Screamin’ Seagulls and community group Suffolk Sober Spaces.  The Marina Samba Band will also be bringing a colourful, carnival atmosphere to the event.

This free event will also see a variety of stalls set up with activities and information. All the organisations involved champion the LGBT+ community.  Stallholders on the day include True Colours Lowestoft, Oasis, Suffolk Sexual Health Service, LGBTQ+ Project, Norfolk and Waveney MIND, Re-utilise, Lowestoft Town Hall Project, The Way To Go Suffolk, Lowestoft Police and Suffolk Wildlife Trust amongst others. 

As part of Lowestoft Town Council’s Climate initiatives, attendees to the event are encouraged to use public transport or alternative transport with limited car parking available.

Speaking ahead of the event, Cllr Nasima Begum, Mayor of Lowestoft, said “We are delighted to host Lowestoft Pride once again. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our diverse community and promote inclusivity. We champion all our community, and we’re here to represent everybody. It’s an opportunity to educate and signpost people to various organizations to offer support and advice.”