Pride dates

Below is a list of Pride dates and other events of interest taking place throughout the country during 2011.

12th June - Oxford Pride - taking place at Oxpens Field in the centre of Oxford. www.oxfordpride.org.uk 

18th June - Gloucestershire Pride - events being planned in Cheltenham. www.gloucestershirepride.org.uk 

2nd July - London Pride - Annual parade and march through the streets of central London. www.pridelondon.org 

9th July - Bournemouth's Bourne Free Pride - A treasure island theme for 2011 with pirates, parrots and wenches. www.bournefree.co.uk 

13th August - Brighton Pride - a range of events in the city and the pride event in Preston park. www.brightonpride.org

29th August - Manchester Pride - the north wests biggest pride event, celebrating their 21st birthday. www.manchesterpride.com

3rd September - Cardiff Mardi Gras - taking place at Cooper Field, Cardiff. www.cardiffmardigras.co.uk

3rd September - Reading Pride - taking place in Kings Meadow Park, Reading. www.readingpride.co.uk