A not-for-profit registered charity, Essex Pride is an annual celebration of LGBT+ life in Essex and beyond.
Essex Pride was founded in 2003 as a cornerstone event showcasing Essex’s successful approach to diversity and inclusion. Held in Chelmsford every summer, Essex Pride seeks to inspire everyone to embrace equality, and demonstrate that people from all walks of life can join together and celebrate diversity.
How You Can Help
Time: Various
Essex Pride has a number of roles and responsibilities for volunteers to engage in, including becoming a steward, a committee member, a fundraiser, and much more. Fill out their contact form to register your interest.
Cost: £1 or more
Essex Pride merchandise can be purchased via their online shop. You can also enter the Rainbow Lottery in support of Essex Pride at £1 per ticket.
Tickets for Essex Pride 2022 are expected to become available for sale in Spring 2022.
Based on previous Pride events, ticket prices are likely to be £20 for adults, £10 for 13-18 years, and free for under 13s. Family tickets (two adults and up to two juniors) were £40 at previous events.
Children under the age of 13 gain free entry but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Pride visitors with a disability who need to attend with a registered carer must pay for their ticket but their carer will be allowed in free of charge; however, they will be given a juniors wristband and not be allowed to purchase alcohol.
Location: United Kingdom
Find out more: https://www.essexpride.org/
(This information was updated 13/10/21 and will be checked regularly by the Do Something Directory team. If you notice any mistakes, please let us know.)