Herts Pride made a colourful return to Cassiobury Park for the tenth time.

An estimated 3,000 people went to the LGBTQ+ event on Saturday, August 20.

Headline acts included singers Angie Brown, Tina Cousin and former X-Factor contestant Seann Miley Moore.

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Organiser Clive Duffy said: “The day went exceptionally well. It was special because it was our tenth year.

“Lots of families attended and people came who lived outside Hertfordshire too.

Watford Observer: Left to right: Tina Cousins, Allan Jay Music and Seann Miley-Moore. Picture: Karen Power of KarpowLeft to right: Tina Cousins, Allan Jay Music and Seann Miley-Moore. Picture: Karen Power of Karpow

“Everyone loved the entertainment and our health and wellbeing market was also really supported.

“It had 35 stalls of all different types of organisations that want to or do work with LGBT people.

Watford Observer: Left: The Vi5iON. Top right: police come out to celebrate Pride. Picture: Karen Power of Karpow Left: The Vi5iON. Top right: police come out to celebrate Pride. Picture: Karen Power of Karpow

“And that could cover mental health, sexual health, domestic abuse or services for young people.

“I want to say a big thank you to the volunteers and our event manager Ben Wallington.

Watford Observer: The host, Stephanie Von Clitz takes to the stage. Picture: Karen Power of KarpowThe host, Stephanie Von Clitz takes to the stage. Picture: Karen Power of Karpow

“We can’t wait to come back next year.”

Watford Observer: Watford FC had a stand at Pride. Picture: Karen Power of KarpowWatford FC had a stand at Pride. Picture: Karen Power of Karpow

Before the music kicked off, the event started with the Herts Pride dog show.

Categories included, the ‘waggiest tail’, ‘most appealing eyes’ and ‘rescue dog’, among others.

Watford Observer: Hundreds enjoyed the music and stands at Herts Pride. Picture: Karen Power of KarpowHundreds enjoyed the music and stands at Herts Pride. Picture: Karen Power of Karpow

 

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