Poole Pride attracted record numbers for its third annual celebration at Lighthouse.
More than 1,500 participants and visitors attended the building-based event, taking part in live music, cabaret, poetry, workshops, storytelling, art and craft sessions, a silent disco and stalls hosted by organisations supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The programme included performances from Lighthouse regulars Lucid Cabaret, 4-time UK beatbox champion Grace Savage, folk singer Maddie Morris and Poole-based alt folk band Sassenach.
Diverse City also hosted a performance workshop, while comedian Suzi Ruffell brought the evening programme to a close with her latest stand-up show, The Juggle.
Jessica Tressell, who performs as drag king Oliver Clothezoff, said there was a “genuine sense of community” throughout the day.
She said those involved had created a space where local people could “simply be themselves”.
Lucy Muir from Sassenach described it as a “meaningful and memorable day”, reflecting on the opportunity to perform at a local Pride event in Poole.
The event brought together entertainment, activities, information and support for people across the area.
Photo credit: Jayne Jackson Photography
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