Corby’s first ever Pride happening today
Corby’s first ever Pride happening today
Fifty years after the first Pride was held in London, Corby will host its own celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
Fifty years after the first Pride was held in London, Corby will host its own celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
For new mayor Leanne Buckingham, who is gay and has enjoyed Pride events in the country’s big cities over the years, it will be an important event for young people in the town who may be considering who they are.
She said: “I think we can see an increase in young people questioning their sexuality and gender. I think for young people to be able to go to their own town and realise it is ok just adds to the comfort around being yourself.
“It would be nice if the whole family came along to see how normal being part of a community is.”
The parade starts at midday from the Corby Cube in James Ashworth VC Square and will be led by Wincanton’s Proud Mary truck. It will then move along George Street, Westcott Way, Elizabeth Street and Cottingham Road before ending at Coronation Park at about 12:30pm.
Line up
12:30 - Welcome from comperes Wilma, Marie La Rae & Cllr Callum Reilly
12:40 - Wilma, Famous London Drag Queen Act
13:30 - Ayden Morgan
14:10 – Corby’s very own Ari and Northampton’s Peachy Rae – Lip syncing Drag queens
14:50 - Marie La Rae – Famous Manchester Drag Queen Act
15:45 - Williams Creatives, performing songs from their upcoming show Threads
16:00 - Honey Honey
17:00 - Almost P!nk
17:50 onwards - DJ IvB from Corebeatz Radio
Field Entertainment
1pm – Free Yoga session from Yoga4Health – Sensory garden safe space
2pm – Zumba demonstration by The Sweatshop Fitness – main field next to decked area
2:30pm – Clubbercise demonstration by Melissa’s Movers - main field next to decked stage
Corby Pride has been organised by the town council and cllr Callum Rielly has been a key player in making it happen.
He said:
“This is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and we hope you all enjoy this FREE family friendly event. We have been working hard to ensure there is something for everyone and are very excited to show Corby as the diverse and inclusive town that it is.
“This event has been a product of months of hard work by town councillors and officers and is happening as a result of the will of the community and volunteers coming forward to support this historic event’ Everyone is welcome, wear your colours!
Northampton’s annual Pride is being held on July 8.
