Latest news from Coventry Pride

Today, May the 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This date was chosen to commemorate the decision by the World Health Organisation to declassify same-sex attraction as a mental illness. The aims of this observance is … Continued

Saturday 27 January is Holocaust Memorial Day where we pause to remember the millions of people murdered in the holocaust. As an LGBT+ charity we especially remember people from our communities. This short video explains why we are marking this … Continued

It has come to our attention that an organisation going by the name of ‘Evening Star Productions’ has been contacting acts asking to sign up to perform at Coventry Pride.   We do not work with an organisation called ‘Evening … Continued

At the Coventry LGBT+ History Month talk on Wednesday the 15th of February. 2 LGBT+ Refugees talked about their experiences, and their views on the LGBT+ Community in their home countries and in the UK, as well as their experiences … Continued

Working together to remember darker times, Coventry Pride and Warwickshire Pride are happy to announce our joint Holocaust Memorial Day event on January 27th 2017.   Held in Central Methodist Hall, Coventry, the event features music, song, dance, storytelling and … Continued

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Don’t forget folks, you still have time to make savings with your Purple Coventry Pride 2106 wrist bands (until the end of June 2016). Visit the picture below to see where you can make savings!  

HI All,   My Name is Paul Desson-Baxter and I have the honour of being the Chair of the Coventry Pride Board of Trustees, over the last year the Board has worked tirelessly to establish Coventry Pride as a registered … Continued

In partnership with Coventry and Warwickshire Friend and Coventry Methodist Central Hall and open to all. For anyone who is able and would like to show solidarity for the victims of Pulse Orlando attack and of terrorism and hatred worldwide. … Continued

Not long to go for this year’s Coventry Pride. If you’ve not been before here’s how to find us:     Coventry Pride Festival is set in Fargo Village (Sat Nav CV1 5ED) Fargo Village, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 … Continued

  On Saturday the 18th June be prepared to be enchanted by Snow White and Cinderella. On Sunday the 19th June we’ll have the wicked Cruella DeVil and the deliciously Evil Queen, so keep hold of your puppies and don’t … Continued

Ramada Hotel Coventry is offering special rates for Pride weekend. OFFER £80.00 per room per night Bed & Breakfast for Double occupancy, £70.00 per room per night Bed & Breakfast for Single occupancy, This is inclusive 17/06 to 19/06 (Staying … Continued

Coventry pride is pleased to announce that it’s “inaugural event celebrating the city’s LGBT+ community” came third in the Coventry Telegraph People’s Choice Awards for Best Live Event, in second place was Motofest and in first place was Godiva Festival. … Continued

Coventry & Warwickshire Pride is pleased to announce  Britannia Hotel Coventry is offering a special room rate for Pride weekend.   Britannia Hotel Coventry is offering special rates for Pride weekend. OFFER £45.00 per room per night  Bed & Breakfast … Continued

  Coventry Pride has been nominated for the National Diversity Awards – Community Organisation – LGBT, you can vote for Coventry Pride by clicking here      

Vote for Coventry Pride in the Coventry Telegraph People’s Choice Awards 2016: Best live event in Coventry & Warwickshire in 2015 category. Click here to vote via the Coventry Telegraph’s website                   … Continued

Donate NOW! Coventry Pride operates on a not-for-profit basis and utilises the help & support of volunteers, but we still need your support to create an event we can all be proud of and most importantly keep it free. For … Continued

  Which film do you think we should show on our Film night as part of LGBT History month? A Jihad for love For the Bible tells me so Latter days Prayers for Bobby You can vote via the poll … Continued

  If you want to book a stall at Coventry Pride 2016, please complete our request form at: http://goo.gl/forms/rDYGy88gih

  Coventry Pride and Escape Games are going to be holding a Pride Games night, to raise money for Coventry Pride. Held on Thursday the 3rd of March from 6pm, the night will include Board Games and Card Games, with … Continued

  As part of Coventry Prides celebration of LGBT History Month we are having several talks, a film screening and a pannel discussion bassed on LGBT themes within Religion, Belief and Philosophy. To end the LGBT History Month Events we … Continued

  As part of Coventry Prides celebration of LGBT History Month we are having several talks, a film screening and a pannel discussion bassed on LGBT themes within Religion, Belief and Philosophy. The talk this week is being given by … Continued

  As part of Coventry Prides celebration of LGBT History Month we are having several talks, a film screening and a pannel discussion bassed on LGBT themes within Religion, Belief and Philosophy. This week we will be showing the winner … Continued

    As part of Coventry Prides celebration of LGBT History Month we are having several talks, a film screening and a pannel discussion bassed on LGBT themes within Religion, Belief and Philosophy. The talk this week is being given … Continued

  “The Not-Valentine’s Cocktail and Cake Ball is a Fundraising event in Support of Coventry Pride, this years theme is “Maquerade ” . We will have Cabaret lead by the Marvellous Margo and a DJ so we can dance the night away, … Continued

  Coventry Pride charity is pleased to present its first LMHHBT gig, part of our calendar of events in the run up to Pride on 18-19th of June 2016. These gigs are dedicated to celebrating diversity and the joy of … Continued

  FarGo Village confirmed as venue for Coventry Pride 2016. Following the success of last year’s Coventry Pride at FarGo Village which saw over 6000 people attend over the Pride weekend, the Coventry Pride committee has selected FarGo Village to … Continued

    To celebrate Worlds Aids Day on 1st December, THT will be showing the Dallas Buyers Club at Urban Coffee, see link for free tickets http://buytickets.at/terrencehigginstrust/38181

We are pleased to announce that the Charity Commission has approved our application to register as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, and as such we are now Registered Charity 1164035. You can view the entry on the Charity Commission website here.

Congratulations to Fargo Village for their 2 nominations for the Coventry & Warwickshire Tourism awards, (best experience for Fargo Village and Best event for Coventry Pride)!