A huge parade from Walpole Bay to Dreamland marked the annual Margate Pride yesterday (August 10).
Locals and visitors in colourful outfits, waving flags and banners, streamed along the route, passing Eastern Esplanade, Turner Contemporary, Sundowners, the clock tower and then turning through to the Dreamland car park entrance.
Dreamland Drag Party headlined on the Scenic Stage in the evening, with LGBTQ+ talent including the international DJ Jodie Harsh, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’s Bimini and Raven Mandella.
Other performers included Amy Zing, B2B, Harry Gay, Dame Jame, Janet District Council plus special appearances from Shelly Grotto, Chai La-they and Pretzel Cage.
During the daytime, the park hosted activists and queer community leaders, speaking about the importance and significance of pride. Guests included Shiv, Margate Black Pride, Parental Acceptance, Para Pride, LGSM, Traveller Pride, Queer Refugees Unite and Dyke March.
