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Pride of place
Jesus Green will burst into colour once again with the return of Cambridge Pride on Saturday 15 June . Sponsored by ARU, this entirely free one-day, family-friendly event offers something for the whole community. As ever, the handful of volunteers who create Cambridge Pride have pulled out all the stops to bring diverse entertainment and activities across a range of spaces and stages, expecting to attract crowds of 15,000 people. Among other attractions, there will be the main stage, dance tent, free wellbeing sessions, community hive, market stalls, food and bars. Paul Hyde-Clarke, chair of the charity which organises the event, says: “There is something for everyone. It goes beyond representation and inclusion for us. It’s a priority that we create a space where everyone feels they belong and can be their true selves. For many, that is still not possible in everyday life. In itself, that is a sad state but, for us, it is an opportunity to create a safe space where we see the change we want in this country and beyond.” Throughout June, there will be several other events in honour of Pride Month. Enjoy Rainbow Runway at the Grand Arcade with a fashion show and drag bingo on Wednesday 12 June from 6.30pm, plus the Pride opening party at Jesus Green on Friday 14 June from 6pm. Both events raise money for Cambridge Pride, so grab tickets from cambridgepride. co.uk . If you’re interested in joining the team by contributing a few hours’ volunteering on the day, simply head to the website contact form to register.
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