Bristol Pride 2023 has officially begun with two weeks of events taking place from today (Saturday, June 24). To mark the start of the award-winning festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities we at Bristol Live want to recognise people who have contributed to LGBTQ+ life in the city over the past 12 months and who have encouraged and supported inclusivity.
We have aimed to showcase the community's diversity and the list was put together thanks to social media suggestions, nominations from main organisations in the city as well as suggestions from other people featured.
In the true spirit of pride, Bristol Pride offers something for everyone centring its jam-packed programme around theatre, music, boat tours, circus, comedy, talks, cinema, workshops and dance - to name a few. This year sees the return of the Pride Dog Show on Sunday, July 2 in Castle Park as well as a special Pride Comedy Night at Bristol Old Vic hosted by Strictly star Jayde Adams, tickets are just £15.
