It’s back – and it’s looking more joyous than ever! Heather Paterson previews the biggest annual event on the LGBTQ+ calendar…
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It’s June, which means it’s Pride month – and the city is awash with queer joy, rage, parties, protest, creativity and performance. However you want to celebrate, protest or find community, there’s something for you. First up is the return of Kelham Pride [Sat 21 Jun], whose inclusive street party will be centred around multiple Kelham venues. Expect a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers. There’ll be drop-in locations from relevant charities offering advice and support, alongside food and drink stalls and family-friendly events throughout the day and into the evening. From 1pm, a parade will march through the streets of Kelham, starting at Kelham Island Museum and ending at the Main Stage on Burton Rd. Also in Kelham, Kelham Film Club [Thu 26 Jun] will screen Portrait of a Lady on Fire, telling the story of an affair between an aristocrat and a painter commissioned to paint her portrait. Sheffield Radical Pride [Sat 5 Jul] will host a second, more political Pride march, starting from City Hall and heading to a party at Mount Pleasant