With LGBT+ History Month underway, communities across Wales are
looking forward to a season of Pride celebrations in the coming
months. From small towns to cities, these events will bring
people together, creating welcoming spaces where everyone can
celebrate diversity, feel seen, and be themselves.
The Welsh Government supports grassroots Pride events, helping
them grow, reach more people, hire Welsh performers, and create
welcoming spaces shaped by and for LGBTQ+ people and their
allies.
Last year, Pride events across Wales received Welsh Government
support, including the one in Brecon. Michael Price,
Chair of Brecon Pride, said: “Pride
events like Brecon Pride have a truly transformative impact on
rural communities like ours. Not only do they create spaces
where people feel seen, valued, and celebrated, which can be
especially meaningful in areas where LGBTQ+ visibility is less
common, but they also help boost a sense of community, with
allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community coming together to
fight for and celebrate a united cause.
“Thanks to Welsh Government funding, we've been able to grow our
events, reach more people, and create a stronger sense of
belonging for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies across the region.”
The Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, , added: “LGBTQ+ History
Month gives us a chance to reflect on progress made and future
challenges. While LGBTQ+ people face discrimination in many parts
of the world, Wales is working towards becoming the most LGBTQ+
friendly nation in Europe. Our LGBTQ+ Action Plan is already
having a real impact, and Pride events are a huge part of that
progress.
"These celebrations can be life-changing. For some, attending
Pride may be the first time they feel truly accepted. Every Pride
event, big or small, helps build a Wales where everyone can live
openly and proudly."
Notes to editors
Brecon Pride was established in 2023, driven by the need to
create a visible and welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community in
Brecon and the surrounding areas.
Over the past two years, they have organised annual Pride marches
alongside the main day, community events like pub quizzes
and garden parties, and partnerships with local businesses to
promote inclusivity and an overall sense of community for all
Brecon citizens. The last two main Pride events have drawn around
1500+ attendees each year, with people travelling from across
Powys and beyond.
This year, they're aiming to create more events that will connect
and empower LGBTQ+ people, alongside continuing their annual
parade and community celebration.
