Crowds flock to show their Pride (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Crowds flock to show their Pride

12:10am Monday 1st June 2009

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Thousands turned up to witness the first major city centre celebration of the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities at the weekend.

Presented by broadcaster and writer Amy Lame, the main Bradford Pride 2009 event saw performers entertain the crowds.

Dave Forrest, manager of the Equity Centre, said: “This is our third Pride, so we have gone from a wet afternoon in Peel Park to last year’s event at the university to these fantastic massive crowds in the city centre. It is a massive family event as well so we have got face painting and caricatures.”

As well as performances from a host of entertainers, including the Gay Abandon choir, Timberlina and Alexandra Queen of the Deaf World, a deaf signing drag act, the event also held health activities and stalls.

Mr Forrest said: “I’m really chuffed that there are so many here and there is such a positive atmosphere and a real partnership ethos.’’ Amy Lame said: “The fact there’s so many people here shows there’s strong support for the event.’’ For regular updates on Bradford Pride 2009 go to equitypartnership.org.uk.

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