Crewe Pride is returning this autumn with a special event being held inside a Crewe town centre venue - with live music and activities.

The Crewe event makes a return on Saturday (October 22), with a special event being held at Crewe Market Hall from 12pm to 4pm.

Falling at the end of Pride season, this year's event will be Halloween-themed, featuring lots of family-friendly entertainment, live music and stalls.

This will be located both inside and outside Crewe Market Hall and Crewe Central.

This year's event will be Halloween-themed, featuring lots of family-friendly entertainment, live music and stalls (Cheshire East Council).

Key sponsors this year include Crewe-based businesses Bentley Motors, Radius Payment Solutions and the Co-op.

Guests are encouraged to wear their best fancy dress for the occasion, as the council comes together with partners to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Cheshire East.

On the day, visitors can expect a live parade starting at 12pm, and a host of information stands from local organisations and LGBTQ+-friendly charities - on hand to offer support and guidance.

Crewe Library will also be hosting a special Pride story time on the day between 10:30am and 11.30am on the morning of the event to get families in the pride spirit, featuring stories, crafts and rainbow badges.

Businesses, individuals and community groups are encouraged to get involved and be part of the parade, and if interested, can apply on the Pride in the Park website before the application deadline on Friday 30 September.

Crewe Library will also be hosting a special Pride story time on the day between 10:30am and 11.30am on the morning of the event (Crewe Library).

LGBTQ+ singer songwriter Claire Mooney will play host on the day, alongside musician and writer Rosie Garland.

Cheshire East Council equality, diversity and inclusion member champion, Cllr Marilyn Houston, said: "We are so pleased to be bringing our Pride event back to Crewe, following a virtual event last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"Like our previous live Pride events, this promises to be an amazing afternoon of live music, entertainment and celebration as we come together in support of our LGBTQ+ community in Cheshire East.

"This year's Halloween theme promises to bring together children, families and LGBTQ+ individuals alike, with the opportunity to embrace the fancy dress theme, have fun, and indulge in some of the excellent delicacies on offer within Crewe Market Hall, and the stalls on the day.

"It's important that we not only host an annual Pride event within Cheshire East but continue to promote the importance of promoting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in the borough throughout the year.

Cheshire East Council equality, diversity and inclusion member champion, Cllr Marilyn Houston (Cheshire East Council).

"This is something we're working with our community in order to achieve, and this event is just one way we can start to listen to the voices of our LGBTQ+ community."

Further details including confirmed acts will be revealed soon on the Pride in the Park website HERE.

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