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Doncaster Pride

Doncaster Pride is a Gay Pride event held annually in Doncaster, England, usually in August. It is South Yorkshire's biggest Gay Pride event, and It was first held in 2007.[1] Currently the audience figures for the day's event is close to 20,000.[citation needed] The Patron of Doncaster Pride is Sheridan Smith.[2]

Doncaster Pride has been held at the Keepmoat Stadium, the racecourse, and is currently held at Doncaster's Sir Nigel Gresley Square.[3][4] The event is funded by local businesses, award foundations, various charitable organizations and donations from the public. The event includes a variety of activities for all ages, two stages and a float parade through the town.

  1. ^ "Friday briefing: Inside the making of Britain's lesser-known Pride celebrations". The Guardian. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  2. ^ "National TV star announced as patron of Doncaster Pride – and she could attend this year's event". Doncaster Free Press. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Doncaster Gay Pride moves to city stadium for safety". BBC News. 20 August 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Doncaster Pride link up with NUM". ITV News. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2022.

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