Friday 09-08-2024 - 14:26

Wrexham made history recently as it hosted its first ever Pride event on the 27th July, and your Students’ Union was part of it! 

The event was populated by local businesses and charities and their stalls spread across Queen’s Square, with Llwyn Isaf handing out pride flags, stickers, temporary tattoos and more. Wrexham University LGBTQ+ Staff Network hosted a stall where they were handing out pronoun badges in Welsh and English along with University-branded merchandise.  

The Pride March started at 1:30pm, with hundreds of people leaving from Wrexham Guidhall and trailing throughout the City Centre while on-lookers supported from the streets. Staff from the Students’ Union walked in the parade and held the Wrexham University banner. Check out the TikTok of the parade here.  

Once the parade had concluded, the LGBTQ+ community and allies came together to enjoy entertainment and karaoke hosted by local Drag Artist Shaggerada. It was inspiring to see so many people coming together for one cause and creating such a positive atmosphere.  

Pride Wrecsam is aiming for this event to become an annual occurrence so if you would like to get involved next year, be sure to stay up to date with their social media!  

In other LGBTQ+ news, Wrexham Students’ Union would like to introduce Wrexham’s only monthly LGBTQ+ social night: Icon!

Stay tuned on our social and website to see how you can book your ticket! 

Date: 25th October

Time: 7pm-late

Location: Glyn's Bar and Lounge, Wrexham Students' Union

Iconic hits from the eighties, nineties and naughties with cocktails served all night!

Written by Maisie Head, Students' Union President
Edited by Lauren Hole, Communications & Engagement Coordinator