Thousands turned out for Scunthorpe's second Pride event on Sunday, delighting organisers.
Event founder Abi Pullin said the reaction to 2023's event "blew us out of the water", which meant "obviously we had to do it again this year".Ms Pullin added: “It’s important for people to know there’s somewhere safe they can come for one day, and that there’s a full community here."Held in the town's Church Square, the family-friendly event featured a parade, music, food, stalls and street performers.
That sentiment was shared by Stephen Knight who described coming out in the town 20 years ago as a "really hard time". He welcomed families attending Pride, adding young people find it "so much easier" coming out if they know their parents are "open and accepting" of the LGBTQ+ community.Entertainment on the main stage included drag acts'Production issues' but no early closure at plant'Pride festival choir helps me feel less alone'
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