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topic of the weekplease login to add to this item  quick pollDid you attend a Pride or Mardi Gras event this year?
Pride... how was it for you?Tuesday, 11 September 2007 As the sun breaks through that cloud cover and leaves start falling from the trees - another year of Pride and Mardi Gras festivities draws to a close... the common theme between the events this year seems to have been the grey skies. Oh, and the National Front and Christian Voice - who had staked out a corner at many of the festivals. As soon as Pride festivals grow to more than a handful of people there comes talk of over-commercialisation, suggestions that the purpose of pride is being lost somehow, that there is a lack of community spirit and that we don't need pride anyway now that the LGBT is gaining such wide acceptance... Vote in our quick poll and have your say below! your comments said by onemorechris I think Brighton Pride was great, its only the second one I've been to and both have been great!  said by wildblood Well Brighton was fabulous - how could it not be with the hours and hours of work so many put into it! Big thanx to all involved.  said by jimmegee This was only my second Brighton Pride and it was massive in every way. We were extremely lucky with the weather and the level of organisation and lack of trouble astounded me. Despite the crowds, it's still possible to meet up with your mates and get around the park, enjoy the stalls and then dance your tits off. I made a point last year and this of putting a tenner in the collection buckets, which the collectors seemed really surprised at but to my mind represents brilliant value for money so I wouldn't be that upset if they did start charging for entrance to the park. Still, it's nice to say that it's Europe's largest free event, isn't it? Either way, makes me very proud to be a Brightonian.
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said by Timmy
on Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 2:14pm
I went to both Manchester and Brighton Prides - they are very different in how they work. Manchester has opted for an enclosed space with a fee to gain entry to the village, whilst Brighton Pride is free for anyone and everyone.
More people than usual seem to be suggesting that Brighton should start charging as it is now getting so huge. I love the fact the park event at Brighton Pride is free and hope it stays that way. Then again we seem to spend less and less time there each year due to it being so manic and this year we made straight for the VIP enclosure which was worth the £10 Pride membership even if just for somewhere to sit and take everything in.