The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Two-day festivity as Pride makes its Perth comeback
PIt’s also amazing for the LGBTQ+ community in Perth
erthshire Pride is back, and organisers could not be more thrilled. The two-day event kicked off in the Fair City on Saturday, with people of all ages welcomed by organisers.
Workshops, stalls from LGBTQ+ groups, a pub quiz and pride-themed cocktails brought the Perthshire LGBTQ+ community together for celebrations at The Yard.
It came after last year’s event was cancelled “with a heavy heart” in line with Covid restrictions.
But this year, organisers and those attending “couldn’t be more excited” to finally be able to meet in person again.
Perthshire Pride cochairperson Claire Mackenzie said: “It is so exciting and we have been waiting in anticipation for this.
“We were worried that restrictions were going to change.”
“Pride events are a good place to come and for everyone there’s always someone like-minded.
“To have it in person is priceless to be honest.
“There is definitely something for everyone, and it is a family event. “It’s a good atmosphere.” Among the events was a Drag Queen story time with Perth queen Scarlet Skylar Rae.
Scarlet said it was “amazing” that Pride events were now back in Perth.
“It’s also amazing for the LGBTQ+ community in Perth,” she added.
“Thanks to The Yard and Ice Factory for letting us use the venue.
“It’s the highlight of the year.”
The first ever Pride Parade in Perth was held in 2019, when a crowd of of around 1,000 people was joined by actor Sir Ian McKellen.
The colourful crowd marched along Tay Street to Horsecross Plaza where Sir Ian gave his speech and praised the “beautiful” Fair City route.
He said: “I’ve been to parades all over the world but I’ve never seen a more scenic route than the one along the River Tay.
“It’s beautiful.”