'Authentic Cumbrian weather' fails to dampen Pride
BBC
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Kendal Pride 2024 was held in "authentic Cumbrian weather" [Sarah Hewitt]
More than 800 people have taken part in a Cumbrian town's Pride events over the weekend.
Organisers of Kendal Pride said rain failed to deter people from attending events including walks, yoga, a "proud pooches" dog show and performances from drag queens and kings.
Jamie Hooper, chair of the organising group, said the three-day event had been "wonderful", adding: "We're thrilled that so many people turned out in the authentic Cumbrian weather to celebrate pride together."
Photographer Sarah Hewitt shared some of her pictures from the celebration.
A show of "proud pooches" was held at Kendal Pride in collaboration with Animal Rescue Cumbria [Sarah Hewitt]
The weekend saw performances from drag queens... [Sarah Hewitt]
...and drag kings [Sarah Hewitt]
Organisers said Kendal Pride was a "thoroughly Lakeland affair" [Sarah Hewitt]
More than 800 people are estimated to have taken part in events [Sarah Hewitt]
Rain failed to dampen spirits [Sarah Hewitt]
There were also talks, and a book featuring 10 stories from local people was published [Sarah Hewitt]
Pride is a celebration of the LGBT+ community [Sarah Hewitt]
The festival was funded by Arts Council England, National Lottery Awards for All, Kendal Town Council, Kendal Business Improvement District and Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner [Sarah Hewitt]
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