After three years of having celebrations put on hold, the Pride party is coming to Newcastle in a big way this weekend as the city finally has the honour of flying fur flag for the whole country by hosting UK Pride.
It was in those pre Covid days of 2018 when it was announced that Tyneside had been selected for the national accolade, after a successful bid from the hard working team at Northern Pride.
And, following a long wait to stage an event for the city and the rest of the UK to be proud of, it’s time for Newcastle to show just why it is regarded as one of the best places to party.
Todrick Hall got things off to a fine start with Friday’s Launch Party and Newcastle Pride acts this year include Spice Girl icon Melanie C, who will headlining with a DJ set on Saturday night and Louise, who is sure to deliver with the likes of 2 Faced, Arms Around the World and Naked on Sunday evening.
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Northern Pride have a fine tradition of staging one of the UK’s largest free Pride events and once again there will be no change for those who head up to the top of the Town Moor to join the celebrations.
If you are thinking of going, there are a few rules and regulations you need to be aware of…
Entry points
There are two different entrances to Pride, depending on what kind of ticket you have.
The main entente is opposite the boating lane outside Wylam Brewery.
Platinum Pass and accessible entry will be located to the left just after the underpass from Claremont Road.
Drinks
You can bring a non-alcoholic beverage to the Festival but MUST be contained in a sealed plastic bottle and at a quantity of one per person.
No food is allowed to be brought on site, there will be numerous vendors at the Moor to buy food from.
If you bring an opened bottle to the entrance, this will be removed upon bag search.. Any alcoholic beverages or glass bottles found on entry will be removed.
Bags
Bags are allowed but you are advised to take a small one along with you, Bag searches will be in operation as well as security scans.
Chairs
While small camp chairs are allowed, you won’t be allowed to bring any folding tables, parasols, or any other furniture on site.
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