Coalville Pride event to return for second year

Pride in Coalville is set to return for its second year on 1 August, at a new location in Coalville Park.

The event which celebrates the LGBT community was held for the first time in 2025 and organisers say it was well-attended by 1,000 people, despite a weather forecast of thunderstorms.

Lead event organiser, Keiran Lee-Ridgway, said event would remain free to attend this year and will aim to create a space "where everyone feels welcome and celebrated".

"It gives people a purpose to stay around Coalville, because most people go further afield [to stay connected with the LGBT community]," he said.

The event will run from 12:00 to 19:00 BST and include live entertainment, stalls, food vendors, family-friendly activities and a children's entertainment area.

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