This article needs to be updated.(May 2022) |
Doncaster Pride is South Yorkshire's biggest Gay Pride event, held annually in Doncaster, England, usually in August. It was first held in 2007. [1] Currently the audience figures for the day's event is close to 20,000. The Patron of Doncaster Pride is Sheridan Smith. [2]
Doncaster Pride has been held at the Keepmoat Stadium, the racecourse, and is currently held at Doncaster's Sir Nigel Gresley Square. [3] [4] The event is funded by local businesses, award foundations, various charitable organizations and donations from the public. The event includes a variety of activities for all ages, two stages and a float parade through the town.
The first event was put together in just 3 months in 2007 and attracted more than 1,000 people on a budget of £15,000 (equivalent to £22,000 in 2021). [5] [6] The following year drew a crowd of up to 8,000 people. [7]
Doncaster Pride 2018 saw over 3,000 people in the Parade through the town, before the free 8 hours of entertainment on two stages. [8]
The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event returned in person in 2022, with Stephanie Hirst headlining it. [9] 2022 also saw the event expand accessibility, hiring sign language interpreters, creation of quiet spaces, and expansion of facilities for disabled attendees. [1]