The first ever Trans*Pride in the Park takes place today in New Steine Gardens at the top of St James Street in Brighton.
Organisers originally planned to get the event off to a great start with a march up St James Street today. Following concerns about safety issues the parade has been cancelled and Trans*Pride in the Park now officially starts in New Steine Gardens from noon. Organiser ask that people who are arriving in groups walk on the pavement in St James Street and not on the road.
There will be speeches and entertainment all afternoon, community stalls and food served by Lunch Positive, the award winning HIV charity who provide lunches for people with HIV every Friday at the Dorset Gardens Methodist Church. www.lunchpositive.org
The most recent running order is:
12.30-1pm: DJ Jenny Ruin
1pm-1.15pm Introduction from Council Members and committee
1.15-1.30pm DJ Jenny Ruin
1.30pm-2pm Johnny Wilde (Drag King)
2pm-2.15pm Hel Gurny (Poetry)
2.15pm-2.45pm Wild (singer/songwriter)
2.45pm-3pm Mx Andro HisHerself: Luc Raesmith (poetry)
3pm-3.15pm DJ Pushy C
3.15 -3.30pm Band: To the lighthouse
3.30 – 3.45pm Poetry: Nat Raha, Linus Slug, Verity Spott
3.45 – 4.15pm Caleb
4.15 – 4.45pm CN Lester (pianist and singer)
4.45 – 4.55pm Ben Pritchard (comedian)
4.55 – 5.15pm DJ Pushy C
5.15 – 6pm Bethany Black (comedian)
After the event in New Steine Gardens finishes the party moves on to Blind Tiger, 52-54 Grand Parade, Brighton for Transfrau with entertainment from 8pm-10pm and DJs and dancing from 10pm-late. Tickets cost £5 and are available from www.wegottickets.com/event/229039
On Sunday 28, weather permitting there will be a picnic from noon till 4pm on Brighton beach just to the left of Brighton Pier and directly opposite New Steine Gardens. Look out for the Trans* Flags. Organisers will provide some blankets and cushions to take care of your bottoms. Take you own food, the organisers will be providing plates, cutlery, napkins, bin bags and a few snacks and nibbles.
There are public toilet facilities on Madeira Drive next to where the picnic will be, and some parking is available on Madeira Drive. Organiser will be located near the paved area for wheelchair users and those who do not wish to sit on the pebbles. Remember to take your sunscreen, an umbrella for shade/rain and some water!
Trans* Pride is organised by a small group of volunteers and they are affiliated to Brighton Pride. Trans* Pride is part of the Brighton Pride Week series of events.
Organisers still need money to pay for the event. If you can help DONATE HERE:
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