INTRODUCTION
Back where
we belong...
Pride Cymru (formerly Cardiff Mardi Gras) returns to Coopers Field on a mission as a registered
charity to change attitudes and increase understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
trans communities. Whether you live in the city, in the rest of Wales or beyond, Pride Cymru
welcomes people from all walks of life, regardless of age, gender, culture, ability or sexuality as we come together for one the UK’s largest celebrations of equality and diversity.
See for yourself...
W H AT ’ S I T A L L A B O U T ?
W
hatever your taste
we have something
for you. Whether it’s
the energetic main
stage entertainment, which this year
includes the winners of Britain’s Got
Talent, alongside adored favourites
and fresh talent. Whether it’s our
marquee’s and green picnic space or
white knuckle rides in the fairground,
we have it all covered.
top it all off we’re throwing in some
extra features to make this year’s
Welsh Pride bigger and better than
ever before!
Since it began in 1999, with just over
5,000 in attendance the event has
grown into one of Cardiff’s summer
highlights, bringing home-grown and
international celebrities, singers and
performers to help us tackle discrimination home and afar and make this
We also have a vibrant market street world a safer and equal place to live.
this year, where all tastes are catered
for and there’s plenty opportunity to Though we couldn’t do this on our
meet friends, new and old, do some own, and would like to thank all of
shopping or receive some advice. We you - event sponsors, volunteers and
also have some food and drink to soak attendees for uniting strongly as a
up the summertime atmosphere. To community. You make us proud!
Photo by National Welsh Assembly
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PRIDE CYMRU GUIDE 2014
PRIDE CYMRU GUIDE 2014
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