Picture special: Smiles as first ever Dewsbury Pride event goes ahead
By Adam Cheshire
Published 17th Jul 2023, 18:30 BST
The people of Dewsbury came together at the weekend to celebrate the town’s first ever Pride event at the Leggers Inn, despite being targeted by vandals.
Marquees worth up to £4,000 were “slashed to pieces with knives” the night before the event was due to take place, with organisers describing it as “a hate crime.”
However, the community rallied round to ensure the event - which included live music performances, cabaret acts, drag bingo, DJ sets, fairground games, children’s entertainment, stalls and charity stands, as well as food and drink, and hosted by BBC Apprentice star Megan Hornby - still went ahead.
Take a look at these fabulous photos, by Jim Fitton, from DewsburyPride 2023.
Take a look at these fabulous photos, by Jim Fitton, from DewsburyPride 2023.
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Dewsbury Pride at The Leggers Inn. From the left, Danny Mather, Lorraine Parkinson, Raegan McDonnell and Stephen Brierley. Photo: Jim Fitton
Dewsbury Pride at The Leggers Inn. From the left, Charlotte Oakes, Poppie Oakes, six, Emma Wain, Mollie Wain, eight, Garry Oakes and Richard Wain. Photo: Jim Fitton