AS CROWDS are expected to flock to Whitehaven this weekend for Pride at the Harbourside, here's a round-up of everything you need to know from the entry times to the weekend's weather.
Pride at the Harbourside will take place this weekend (September 16). The first ever Whitehaven Pride is expected to bring in the crowds and will feature performances by acts like Sandi Thom and East 17.
The Youth Zone will have workshops such as graffiti art, fashion and other crafts.
Pride by the Harbourside is organised by Proud and Diverse Cumbria.
Timings:
The day starts at 10am and will run until 7pm.
The main stage will host the acts such as East 17, Sandi Thom, Urban Cookie Collective and more starting at midday and Rosehill Theatre will take over for a showcase at 1pm
There is also a youth stage including open mic slot for local acts starting from 12:30 and an acoustic stage (oh my days stage: The hub) will open with the Dischord Choir at 12pm
Weather:
The outlook for Saturday looks dry. From 7am, there will be sunnier spells hidden by some clouds with a temperature of around 13°. From 1pm, the temperature will rise to 15° with cloudy skies.
For the rest of the day, it will remain at around 15° - 16°, with both sunny and cloudy spells.
A word from the organisers:
"We are hugely excited about this event, it started as a group of us, some old friends, some new acquaintances who wanted to do something for the local community, what has resulted is just incredible."
"The team has worked solidly for months to put this together and we just can’t wait for the day to arrive now. It’s a lot of work but well worth it and the committee are like a family. We speak to each other all the time and have supported one another throughout."
"To have such big stars come to sing and perform at our event is simply fantastic, some of the committee have done events like this before but also some of us that will feel a little star struck (I am definitely one of the star struck ones), I loved East 17 as a teenager and will be singing along to every track."
"Sandi Thom will be joined by local Makaton choir HandVibez, what a great opportunity for these young people, I am sure it will be emotional."
"We honestly cannot wait for the event, and perhaps when we can relax afterwards. It is with huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters that have enabled this event to be completely free to attend, we hope everyone will come along to our celebration of Diversity and Inclusion."
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