The month of June was chosen for LGBT+ Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events are held during this month to recognise the impact LGBT+ people have had in the world.
There are pride festivals taking place throughout the Summer across the South West including:
Exmouth Pride
Saturday 17th June
Bournemouth Pride
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th July
Bristol Pride
Saturday 8th July
Plymouth Pride
Saturday 5th August
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride
Saturday 12th August
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride Website
Cornwall Pride
Saturday 26th August
Gloucestershire Pride
Saturday 9th September
