Swansea Pride is back and promises to be better than ever this weekend. It will be the first year that the event has taken place in Swansea since 2019.
Before Covid, in the last couple of years the event has been held hundreds of people took to the streets of Swansea to celebrate. And Swansea Pride is hoping large numbers will join them again this weekend to embrace the LGBT+ community and enjoy some brilliant entertainment.
What is Swansea Pride?
Working with Swansea Bay LGBT+ Forum, 2018 was the first year we saw the return of Pride to Swansea in an event called 'Spring Pride 2018' which comprised a parade and community event at the National Waterfront Museum. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
Swansea Pride is now established as a small group of volunteers committed to delivering further events, focusing on the whole LGBT+ community.
Here are all the events that will be taking place this weekend.
Pre-pride party
Hosted at Elysium, the official pre-pride party is happening on Friday, April 29, with fabulous outfits and good music. It's £5 entry all night but no-one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can read more stories about Swansea here.
Where: Elysium bar, High Street, Swansea.
Pride parade
On Saturday, April 30, people are invited to attend the pride parade which starts at 11am from Wind St, followed by a spectacular day of entertainment, education and community spirit at The National Waterfront Museum, from 12-7pm.
Everyone is invited so bring flags, banners and dress colourfully!
Where: Wind Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 1DE
Pride festival and stalls
From 12 to 7pm on April 30, the National Waterfront Museum and Museum Green will be hosting a range of fun and exciting festival events and stalls. A range of live entertainment, community stalls, networking opportunities, educational opportunities and much more will be offered.
Where: National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD
Pride after party
An official after-party hosted by Fiction & Vinyl Swansea starts as the main event draws to a close, and what an after-party it's shaping up to be! You can expect full pride decor, full production, various stage activities and giveaways. Join them from 6pm until 4am.
Where: Fiction & Vinyl, Little Wind St, Swansea SA1 1ED
Mini pride
Join the National Waterfront Museum for a fun family programme to celebrate being happy, proud and whoever you want to be. Featuring story time, crafts, face painting and a mini parade! The event will take place on May 1, 2022 between 12pm and 3pm.
Where: National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Rd, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD
Organisers say you will be a guaranteed a fun-packed day full of laughs and celebration, and, even better, the Met Office has predicted dry skies with spells of sun!
