Foyle Pride is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2013. The first incarnation of Foyle Gay Pride kicked off in 1993 when a small group of committed activists decided it was time to make a visible stand and show the city that there was a thriving community that was being ignored and the wider community was not aware existed. A celebration of the LGBT community, Foyle Pride is one of the most significant events in Derry’s cultural calendar, attracting thousands of people to the range of music events, exhibitions, theatre productions, lectures and discussions, enhancing Derry’s reputation as an enjoyable, welcoming and safe place. The Foyle Pride Parade itself is a spectacular and colourful event, its carnival atmosphere creating a fantastic day out for all the family on the August bank holiday weekend. www.foylepridefestival.com