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