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Thousands turn out for Island's first Pride festival

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities

Thousands of people turned out for the Island's first Pride festival yesterday.

The event, which celebrated the LGBTQIA+ communities, took place at the Villa Marina Gardens in Douglas.

It had been due to take place in 2020 but the Covid-19 pandemic meant it was delayed until this year. 

The event started with a Long Walk to Pride march through the streets of Douglas. 

These people told Manx Radio what it meant to them:

 

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