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Birmingham Pride 2005

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Birmingham Gay Pride 2005

This year's flamboyant Birmingham Pride took place in the city's Gay Village over the May Bank Holiday weekend. You wanna see fabulous pictures? They're all here, take a peek...

Flying the flag with Pride

Flying the flag with Pride

THE PICTURES ARE HERE!!!  FEAST YOUR EYES BY CLICKING THE GALLERY LINKS TO THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE>>>

Whatever you're looking for at a gay and lesbian festival, you're likely to find it at Birmingham Pride, an event with a great heart and a friendly atmosphere.

Birmingham Gay Pride

Birmingham Gay Pride

Carnival Parade Sat 28th May

The Pride weekend launched with a Carnival Parade on Saturday from Birmingham City Centre. The parade will then wound its way down to the Birmingham Gay Village, where the party got started.

Parade Route

Beginning at Victoria Square at 6pm, the Carnival Parade followed a route along New Street and into High Street, then turned right into Carrs Lane, right again into Moor Street and along Queensway before turning left into Hurst Street.

Friends at Pride

Friends at Pride

The Street Festival Sat 28th - Mon 30th May

The Pride event also included a Street Festival, boasting numerous gay and lesbian stalls, more funfair rides than ever before, street entertainers, a dance tent and mini-stage arenas featuring live acts and DJs.

The Village Green Sat 28th / Mon 30th May

The Village Green has become a very successful feature over the years, and once again featured on both Sunday and Monday. On Sunday there were community - focused activities like the Dog Show, Pets Parade, Tug of War and Musical Chairs, along with various other community games and community stalls. On Monday you could just chill, relax and soak up the atmosphere...

THE PICTURES ARE HERE!!! LASHINGS OF LUSCIOUS PRIDE PICTURES ARE JUST A CLICK AWAY.  FEAST YOUR EYES BY CLICKING THE GALLERY LINKS TO THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE>>>

last updated: 25/04/2008 at 18:20
created: 10/05/2005

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