Dudley Pride: Everything you need to know for Saturday's main event
There are seven hours of entertainment planned.
The streets will be filled with colour as Dudley Pride comes to town on Saturday (July 18).
The event is an opportunity to bring together people from all backgrounds with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ communities.
Pride events are about acceptance, ensuring equality to all and allowing people to express their diversity in a vibrant, fun carnival atmosphere.
Saturday’s event will feature a vibrant programme of live performances, family fun and over 30 stalls.
There are seven hours of entertainment planned and Dudley Council is also offering free parking in council run car parks on the day.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Where will it be held?
The event will be in Stone Street Square, Dudley, running from 1-8pm on Saturday. It is free to attend.
Who is performing
Singer and songwriter Tia Kofi, who appeared on the BBC’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, will be headlining the event.
The full schedule is as follows (All times are subject to change):
- 1pm - DJ Porky
- 2pm - Bedazzle (WMYT)
- 3pm - Trixie Lee
- 4pm - Temper Tantrum
- 5pm - Karl M
- 6pm - Word of Mouth
- 7pm - Tia Kofi
- 8pm - Close
What else is going on?
There will be street entertainers; glitter tattoo and face painting; nail art; 30 plus pop up market stalls and funfair rides and games.
Visit Priory House in Priory Road for family activities and quiet space.
Free parking
Free parking on Dudley Council run car parks is as follows:
- Flood Street
- King Street
- New Mil Street
- Tower Street
- Wolverhampton Street
- Stafford Street
- Pitfield Street
For more information visit dudleypride.org.uk
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