THE first Pride event to be held in Rhyl will take place on Saturday (June 17) at a pub in the centre of the town.

Rhyl Pride will be hosted by The Bodfor (13-15 Bodfor Street), from 2pm until late.

The event will celebrate people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some areas, there is still work to do.

It will be hosted by drag artist “Shagger”, with music from Heather Marie (P!nk tribute act), Dani Elle, Kelly J, Janet Myring, Jade Courtney, Dan Coleman, Dean Morter, Tommy Barron, Hefin Roberts and Becca Parry.

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There will also be a karaoke garden party at the pub, hosted by DJ Big Al, from 2-8pm on June 17.

Food will also be available from the pub’s own “Snack Shack” from 2pm onwards.

This event is being held during Pride Month, which is celebrated annually in June - the month when the 1969 Stonewall riots took place.

The event is for those aged 18 and older, with entry free, and no need to confirm your attendance in advance.

The Bodfor said: “The Bodfor has always been an easy-going venue where all sexual preferences and genders can enjoy a safe space and vibrant atmosphere. The Bodfor prides itself on this.

“Shagger will be hosting the event, who has worked his shows for nearly 15 years in our venue, and it’s the next natural step for us to host such a colourful and diverse fabulous event for everyone to enjoy.

“We have invited many local acts to perform and shine at this first LGBTQAI+ in Rhyl, hoping that we can celebrate and educate indifferences.

“Pride events are about human rights, empowering LGBTQAI+ individuals to reclaim the rights and freedoms they are denied, and the public space they often feel excluded from.

“Visibility is crucial to fighting shame and social stigma, throwing events in the face of threats and violence.

“Pride events inspire celebrations of difference and show that LGBTQAI+ communities will not to be intimidated and will continue to demand equality with the support of allies and predominantly heterosexual venues.

“It also calls for people to remember how damaging homophobia was and still can be.

“Pride is all about being proud of who you are no matter who you love.”