Get involved and be proud.

A green sign that says pride in south tyneside

HIGHLIGHTS


  • The South Tyneside Summer Parade burst with pride with thousands of people taking part and flying pride flags.


  • We staged the first Pride in Hebburn bringing retailers and community groups together.


  • Over 100 dogs, and their owners, enjoyed a wet but fun day at Pride Pooches in Jarrow.


  • The borough brought the X-Factor with Joe McElderry’s Big Pride Party at The Customs House and Jade Thirlwall threw an amazing After Pride Party at Arbeia.


  • Libraries across South Tyneside had LGBTQ+ book displays.


  • The sun shone – for the first time in a long time – at the Pride in South Tyneside concert which attracted 20,000 people.

"I’ve really enjoyed the film screenings and learnt so much. It’s great to see events for all ages other than a boozy party."


"Joe’s Big Pride Party was amazing. I danced, sang and celebrated with my lesbian daughter."


"Pride Pooches was so much fun. My dog loved it. And we won a rosette, so we didn’t mind the rain!"


"Thank you for a brilliant concert. It’s the first time we’ve felt safe being our true selves in our hometown."