Celebrating Diversity Across Torfaen

Proudly brought to you by LGBT+ charity, Club F.O.D Cymru, Torfaen Pride brings the LGBT+ residents of Torfaen together to celebrate the diversity that exists within the borough. 

Our first event took place at the prestigious Pontypool Park on 1st June 2024. The next event will take place 7th June 2025 from midday.

Torfaen Pride is community led and community driven to ensure that the event is politically neutral. After all, Pride is still a protest. Whilst Pride is a reason to come together in solidarity and celebrate diversity, there continues to be an increase in hate crime, and our trans brothers and sisters are being unfairly used in a culture war: much more progress needs to be achieved. Pride enables our community to speak up and be heard.

For the LGBT+ community, Pride is a celebration of identity, diversity, and inclusion. Sadly, for a variety of reasons, for some people pride can be a lonely experience: for example, there are many that for whatever reasons have to attend alone, there are those with mobility issues and there are those who are challenged by crowded spaces. In some instances, people choose not to attend a pride event because of this. 

For a significant number of the LGBT+ community, an individual’s first pride literally can change their life: it’s empowering and exhilarating to discover that there are people just like you.

Connection and human interaction can save lives and Club F.O.D is driven to make each and every contact count so, just like at any Club F.O.D Cymru event and activity, every individual attending Torfaen Pride is spoken to and reassured that pride day is their day.

Torfaen Pride isn't the only pride event happening in Wales: check out our pride calendar for details of other events taking place in 2024

Footage of last years build and the day itself

"There are no words to describe today. But let’s try with SIMPLY AMAZING, certainly not a ‘year 1’ pride. A welcoming team, great range of stalls and a really friendly public.  is batting way above its league and will reach the stars."

"What an amazing day! This is what pride it all about a lovely relaxed day for everyone to enjoy and make wonderful memories. Well done everyone who made it happen. Can't wait for next year! "

"one of the best prides I've ever been to and one that has amazing crowd interactions"

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