City hosting free Pride celebrations

A Wolverhampton Pride celebration will include a parade and a free event in West Park on Saturday.

The parade is due to set off from Victoria Street at 13:00 BST and then continue around the town centre.

The West Park event will be hosted by Kaylee Golding from BBC Radio 1Extra and start at 14:00 BST and continue until 20:00 BST.

The city council said there would be a "full programme" of entertainment, including a number of musical acts, food and funfair rides.

Stephen Simkins, the leader of the city council, said: "Pride is one of those days when Wolverhampton really shows itself at its best – inclusive, open, and proud of the different communities that call the city home."

The West Park celebration was originally due to be a paid event, but the council said it was able to make it free, because of "strong levels of sponsorship".

People who already bought tickets have been offered a refund.

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