Isle of Wight Pride To Return With Weekend Event In Ryde

Wednesday, 2 August 2023 10:08

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Drag Queen Cherry Liquor on stage at Isle of Wight Pride 2022

Isle of Wight Pride returns later this month with a weekend event at Eastern Gardens, Ryde Esplanade.

The event kicks off on Friday August 18, with the Pride Launch Party from 5pm-9pm. This will feature Cherry Liquor and Dawn the Drag Queen plus DJ host Boom Party Live.

A variety of food and drink will be available including the newly launched IW Pride Cocktail.

The following day (Saturday August 19), the Pride Parade will start at 12pm from Ryde School heading down West Street, Lind Street, Union Street and along the Esplanade until it reaches the Pride Community Village in Eastern Gardens.

Entertainment on the main stage boasts a variety of acts including Utmost Elton, MDNA - Madonna Tribute, Quivers, Diva-Licious 90s show, star of The Voice UK - Amrick Channa - and a DJ set from Woody Cook starting at 9pm.

Pride Community Village will be open from 12pm on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August, including bars, a range of food stalls, local business and charity stalls and the all new Selfie Island featuring the Pride Unicorns!

IW Pride Plus, on Sunday August 20, will start at 12pm in Eastern Gardens with all day entertainment hosted by Island drag sensation Quivers, including performances from local theatre groups, and a myriad of music tributes.

Isle of Wight Pride 2023 is a FREE event and open to all.

See iwpride.org for more information.