Portsmouth Pride to take place for the first time in 12 years
By Sam Rigby
Portsmouth Pride is to be revived next year following a 12-year absence.
David Lee-Bastable, chairman of Portsmouth LGBT Pride, said that it is a “good opportunity” for the city to voice its support of the gay community.
He said: “We want to get everyone involved, not just the LGBT community. We felt that the time was right and I think Portsmouth needs it. It’s a good opportunity for the city to turn around and say ‘we support the LGBT community’ and it also helps people to come together.
“The idea of Pride is to take away homophobic attitudes. It is just our sexuality that is different, we are trying to celebrate that. We want to make sure Portsmouth has a Pride.”
Details about the event will be announced in the coming months.
Last week, Brighton Pride announced details of its special themed celebration for its 25th anniversary – read more here.
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