Brighton Pride Parade 2019 is this weekend! Tickets, route, how to get there and everything else you need to know
BRIGHTON Pride is one of the biggest of the LGBTQ+ festivals this summer, and it takes place this weekend.
But when is it, what's the route and how do you get tickets? Here's all you need to know about this year's festival.
When is Brighton Pride 2019 taking place?
This year's event started yesterday, August 3 and ends tonight - Sunday August 4.
It first started in 1972 with a gay demonstration, with 1973 the first official gay Pride march.
But it then left Brighton and didn't return until 1991.
What happens at Brighton Pride?
A parade marches through the streets of Brighton with huge floats in tow to ask for equality for all.
It is a seriously bright affair and you should go dressed the part wearing brights - the brighter the better!
The symbol of the event is a rainbow coloured flag after all.
The parade is to draw attention to how far the UK has come, but how far we have yet to go with equality and acceptance of everyone's preferences, sexual or other.
It is free to watch so go down and show your support.
A festival is also put on in Preston Park where celebrity names take to the stage - this is a ticketed event.
When and where can I buy tickets for the Brighton Pride 2019 event and how much are they?
2019 tickets are still sale and you can buy them here.
First and second release tickets have now sold out but you can get final release for £40 now.
Be aware tickets are limited to two per person.
What is the new route?
The Pride Community Parade has a new route for 2019 while Brighton & Hove City Council implement a new road layout and carry out landscaping works around Victoria Gardens to improve the main route into the city.
Beginning as usual at 11am at Hove Lawns on the seafront, the parade will pass easterly along Kings Road on the seafront turning left up West Street.
It will go past the clock tower up Queens Road turning right down North Road.
At the bottom of North Road the Parade will turn left and join the old route to process up Gloucester Place and London Road finishing in Preston Park.
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How do you get to Brighton Pride?
By car
There will be significant road closures for part of the day of Pride.
There is no parking at Preston Park and its surroundings on the day.
Parking is restricted on a large section of Madeira Drive.
Parking in the centre of Brighton can be both limited and expensive, so use public transport where you can.
By train
Brighton Station is centrally located and just a stroll from the parade route and a short walk from the Preston Park event, the seafront and all that the Brighton Gay Village has to offer.
Train services are provided by a number of companies including Southern and Thameslink who are the main providers of services to London.
By bus
National Express run hourly services from London Victoria bus station and destinations throughout the UK.
There will also be a bus service between Old Steine, Preston park and the Pride Campsite.