A huge turnout marked the Margate Pride 2023 parade today (August 12).
The festivities began this morning at the Oval Bandstand, Cliftonville, and included rainbow storytime and dance classes for families, performances from dancers, choirs, and the renowned Mx Margate alternative pageant, hosted by Jonny Woo with judges Tracey Emin, Robert Diament, Russell Tovey and Dr Ronx.
In the afternoon the Margate Pride parade wound its way from the Oval Bandstand to the clock tower in Margate. It was led by family and friends of Margate resident, documentary maker and founder of The Doc Society Jess Search who sadly died from brain cancer this month.
Parties and shows are spread across venues in town including: Dreamland which hosts a live music event until 11pm, featuring performances by Claire from Steps, Duncan from Blue, B*Witched, and Tom Rasmussen.
The Sundeck has disco DJs until sunset; while The Lido has DJ and performance collective The Cocoa Butter Club until 4am. Sundowners presents drag performances on the terrace throughout the day, continuing indoors until the early hours.
Margate Arts Club presents Little Gay Brother. CAMP is hosting a party at the Margate Leisure Centre, and Faith in Strangers presents Homoelectric.
For details go to margatepride.org.uk
