TO celebrate Pride month, Hailsham will be holding an event this weekend to mark the occasion.
The first family-friendly event of its kind in the town will be held on Saturday 22nd June at the White Hart in Horsebridge where visitors will be entertained by bands, drag artists, magic shows and games.
From noon to midnight, the event will feature indie pop band Supersaurus and soft rock/upbeat blues group Moss, drag performer Fonda, magic show by Ian Hannaford and children’s entertainer Awesome Alfie, as well as a Pride-themed bingo, grand raffle draw, information stalls and children’s face-painting courtesy of FayzPainting.
The Town Council is supporting the event by part-funding the project. Additional sponsors include Stevens & Carter Estate Agents and Hailsham Roadways.
Entry is free and children are invited to attend the event from the start at midday until 7pm. Door supervision is being provided by Marc One Security.
The event is being held to bring the whole community together to celebrate equality, friendship, diversity and inclusivity in Hailsham and, as well as the free entertainment, representatives from various agencies will also be attending, available to speak with and offering information and advice for the Hailsham and surrounding area LGBT+ community, their family, and friends.
More details about the event will be announced in the coming weeks as further plans are made, however, an itinerary of entertainment and activities has been confirmed:
Midday-12.30pm | Event opening and music by DJ Greg
12.30pm -2.30pm | Live music from Supersaurus
2.30pm -3pm | Pride Bingo by Sam
3pm-5pm | Children’s entertainment from Awesome Alfie
3-6pm | Magic show by Ian Hannaford
6-7pm | Pride Quiz with Sam
7pm | Raffle Draw and music by DJ Greg
8pm-9pm | Live music from Moss
9pm-10pm | Performance by Fonda Cox
10pm-11pm | Live music by Moss
11pm-midnight | Music by DJ Greg
There will also be hot food and snacks available, specifically chosen by event organisers to represent local small businesses and with a wide choice of tastes and dietary requirements, all freshly cooked to order.
Food trucks will be on-site with safe access next to the venue from 12 noon to 6pm (or until sold out) and will include Mother Bumi (vegan/gluten-free bhajias and pakoras) and Let’s Go Greek (traditional and homemade Greek food).
Pictured: Staff at the White Hart pub preparing for a busy event.
