The Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Lynda Hyde formally opened Pride 2015 this evening and raised the Rainbow Flag in New Steine Gardens next to the Aids Memorial.
The Mayor told those present that due to other civic obligations over the years, this was going to be the first Pride she had ever attended.
She said: “Our LGBT communities and their friends shape and colour the image, perception and reputation of our city and I think it’s all the better for that. I’d like to thank each and every one of you here tonight for your contribution to Pride and to the wider community; whether that’s been personal, financial, corporate, voluntary or in kind. You all make an incredible effort and our city should be grateful to you for that.
“I raise this flag not only for Pride but with pride…in recognition of the progress made and the journeys yet to be taken.
Politicians present included the Leader of the Conservative Group, Cllr Geoffrey Theobald, his deputy Cllr Andrew Wealls and the three Labour councillors for Queens Park Ward, Cllr. Adrian Morris, Cllr Dan Chapman and Cllr Karen Barford.
The Pride Community Parade, Diversity of Diversity starts from the Peace Statue on Hove Lawns at 11 am on Saturday morning.
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