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Essex Pride is an annual celebration of LGBTQ+ life in Essex on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June 2024.
It is an event for the whole community and is more than just a huge party. Pride inspires everyone to embrace equality and demonstrates that people from all walks of life can join together and celebrate diversity.
Establishing itself since it began in 2003 as a cornerstone event showcasing Essex’s successful approach to diversity and inclusion.
Epping Forest District Council will be flying the Rainbow Flag at the Civic Offices on Sunday 23 June to celebrate the diversity within its own community.
Essex Pride is an opportunity to reflect on how we recognise and support those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Shows how the community has grown
Chairman of the Council, Councillor Les Burrows reflects on how Essex Pride has grown over the years, saying:
As we come together to celebrate, it is important to remember the progress and challenges that the LGBTQ+ have faced.
Essex Pride started off as a small event in 2003, now 21 years later the large-scale celebration shows how the LGBTQ+ community has grown and how Essex has successfully approached diversity and inclusion.
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