User:Doncasterpride

'''Doncaster Pride is an LGBT event held in Doncaster once a year and is now in its second year. Doncaster Pride is a landmark event for Doncaster and is now one of the fastest growing pride's within the UK. With 1500+ people attending the first event in 2007 which was organized in just three months and then a staggering 5000+ people that attended the 2008 event. Doncaster pride is also South Yorkshires biggest pride event. With the Doncaster scene just getting kick started, Doncaster currently has three LGBT friendly venues and there may be more on the way. Doncaster Pride is organized by a committee of around 10 people who input lots of time and effort in to hosting this event for the Doncaster community and surrounding areas. Doncaster Pride is held in Doncasters market place and is funded by local businesses, award foundations, Doncaster Council, other charitable organizations and donations from the public. At the event there are a multitude of activities for all ages with 2008 there was six hours of live entertainment from local bands Ti Amero and My Sobriquet up to rockers SIGN and headlining the 2008 event was Katrina Leskanich, original vocalist with Katrina and The Waves. And with the 2008 being started with the parade which started at the Mansion House and finished in the market area the committee were joined by Mayor Martin Winter, Local Counselor Andrea Milner and Tim Innes for South Yorkshire Police. Also Doncaster Pride has recently announced Jane McDonald as their Patron for the event.'''

Doncasterpride (talk) 11:48, 21 September 2008 (UTC)