Pride is on its way after Dame Dollie launched the fun


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 celkebrated 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
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