IT was eyes down at the Thameside Theatre in Grays this week for an event to launch the upcoming Thurrock Pride event.

Dame Dollie (Thurrock's very own panto star Luke Coldham) called the numbers as members and friends of Thurrock LGBTQ+ community came together for an evening of mirth and conversation about forthcoming events.

Thurrock Pride week will start with the T100 Walk on Saturday, 7 June from 10am to 3pm 

Pride month will be celebrated via a walk along the river from Purfleet to Grays, followed by a BBQ and live music at the Beehive Resource Centre. 

To book click the link:

https://t100festival.co.uk/june-weekend-trail-pride-walk/

Some tickets are still available just for the after-walk party available. Email [email protected] with the subject 'Post Walk Party.'

The 'big day' itself is Saturday, 14 June when the Thameside complex on Orsett Road will be the epicentre of activity.

It will host a family friendly event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, inclusion and equality. Organised by the Thurrock LGBTQ+ Network. 

Itinerary 

Pre-Pride Brunch 

11am to 12.30pm 

The Wharf Pub, Grays 

Entertainment from Sirena Hart & Tommy Raven

Special Pride Brunch & Cocktail menus available at the Wharf

Parade 

12.15pm 

Parade departs the Wharf Pub towards the Thameside Complex 

All welcome to join. There will be stilt walkers and Brazilarte drummers. "It's going to be fabulous"

Official Welcome and Opening 

1pm 

Thameside Complex, Grays

Main Stage Hosted by Ella Vaday 

Speeches from the Thurrock LGBTQ Network and our Special Guest Jordan Gray 

1.30pm Onwards

Main Stage 

Hosted by the fabulous Ella Vaday 

Artists 

Charles M.Duke as Elton John 

Jordan Gray 

Sirena Hart 

Allan Jay 

Tasha Leaper as Madonna 

Tommy Raven (Up and coming local performer)

Thurrock Voices Choir 

Franki McEwan 

Taking place throughout the day at the Thameside Complex:

Panel Discussions, Workshops, Circus Skills Sessions, Marketplace with lots of interesting stalls, Street food, bar and lots lots more 

Pride After-Party 

7pm till late 

Thameside Complex 

ADULTS ONLY - £5 A TICKET 

A night of dancing, cabaret and a whole lot of fun!

With Cocktails, free Glitter Bar, music and the fabulous Charles M. Duke as Elton John this is a night not to miss.

SPONSORS

A pride spokesperson said: "All the events at Thurrock Pride during the day are completely free to the whole community, friends, families and allies. We can only make this happen with the brilliant support of our sponsors, who we are sincerely grateful to: 

C2C 

Thurrock Lifestyle Solutions CIC 

H.W. Wilson Ltd 

Core Media 

Trunk Logistics 

Blatella Films 

Riverside Community 

Start Thurrock 

Art Council England 

You can follow all the latest news, gossip and everything Thurrock Pride '25 via these links

Facebook: @thurrockpride https://www.facebook.com/share/1FJmcGPayk/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: @thurrockpride  https://www.instagram.com/thurrockpride?igsh=MTJycGszemw0dmhsOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

TikTok: @thurrocklgbtqplusnetwork

And the organisers Thurrock LGBTQ+ Network 

thurrocklgbtnetwork