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Leeds Pride Shines: 20 Years of LGBTQ+ Celebration
19 Jul
Summary
- Leeds Pride celebrated its 20th anniversary with a two-day festival.
- Headliners included La Voix and Sweet Female Attitude.
- The event highlighted community spirit and local LGBTQ+ life.
Leeds celebrated a significant milestone with its 20th anniversary Pride festival over the weekend, drawing thousands to honor LGBTQ+ life. The two-day event boasted a lineup of prominent performers, including RuPaul's Drag Race UK star La Voix and the popular garage act Sweet Female Attitude.
Festivities kicked off with the Freedom Party on Briggate in the city centre. The celebration continued with a vibrant parade that bathed in sunshine on Sunday, embodying the event's commitment to being its "biggest and boldest Pride to date."
Attendees consistently praised the festival for its exceptional sense of community spirit. One festival-goer, who traveled from Bolton, specifically noted the close-knit atmosphere, highlighting the focus on local bars, drag artists, and residents as key to the event's unique and inclusive vibe.
