Earlier today I participated in the Anglican Act of Worship at Synod, with Christian lesbian, gay, bisexual + trans Clergy and lay people.
This evening I dined out at a Spanish Tapas Bar in Islington, with Luis, my 'Spanish brother'.
Registration opens for floats in World Pride 2012 parade
Registration for walking groups and floats to take part in the London's World Pride parade opened today.
Peter Lloyd
news.PinkPaper.com
Thursday, 9 February 2012
9 February 2012
Registration for walking groups and floats to take part in the London's World Pride parade opened today. The LGBT community from across the globe is expected to descend on the city for two weeks from 23 June – 8 July for a festival of art, culture and campaigning culminating with the Parade through central London on Saturday 7 July.
As well as the usual programme of events, Pride London will also be hosting a conference at Senate House to discuss the issues facing the global LGBT community today.
Speakers are already confirmed from countries including Jamaica, Sri Lanka and Pakistan to discuss how we can all work together to improve.
The central theme of the whole fortnight will be to call for the global decriminalisation of homosexuality, especially within the Commonwealth.
On Parade day itself a star-studded line-up will lead celebrations on the Main Stage while Soho will be taken over by attractions including:
Chair of Pride London Patrick Williams said: “Pride London is honoured to have been chosen to host WorldPride this year and we can’t wait to show the world everything the city has to offer.
“WorldPride is much more than just a party. There are 41 countries in the Commonwealth where homosexuality illegal and in some cases punishable by death. This summer we want to give the global LGBT a safe place to celebrate and be proud regardless of who they love, but we will also be using our time in the spotlight to campaign for a safer environment for them to return to.
“I want to extend an invitation to everyone in London, the UK and around the world to join us for WorldPride.”
The deadline for entry to the parade is 4 May 2012.
Please credit Pride London / One Sunny Day.
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