Brighton Pride is a registered charity from Brighton and Hove in England

England

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 promoting equality and diversity, and advances education to eliminate discrimination against the lesbian

Lesbian

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, gay

Gay

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, bisexual and transgender

Transgender

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 (LGBT

LGBT

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) community. It raises awareness of issues by promoting and staging a series of events including Winter Pride and the annual summer festival and making grants and/or donations to other charitable and voluntary organisations. Its key objective is to develop an environment in favour of LGBT equality by providing information, advice and support. The charity decided to charge entry to Preston Park in 2011, due to safety advice from Statutory bodies. Pride remains an established Charity (Pride (South East), a charity registered in England and Wales. No: 1105892) and this year organised a successful event consisting of the Summer Festival week, Parade, Street Party and the party in Preston Park.

Guides & reviews

• The definitive guide to UK LGBTQ Pride - Brighton & Hove Winter Pride
• The definitive guide to UK LGBTQ Pride - Brighton & Hove Companion Dog Show
• The definitive guide to UK LGBTQ Pride - Brighton & Hove Summer Pride
• Brighton Pride 2007 review

Galleries

• Brighton Pride 2010 photos and reviews
• Brighton Pride 2009 photos
• Brighton Pride 2008 photos
• Brighton Pride 2006 photos