Young people in Bury are organising an event to celebrate diversity, promote equality, inclusion and say ‘no’ to homophobia and all forms of discrimination.
They are inviting people of all ages and backgrounds to join them on the Walking Rainbow through the town centre on Sunday 10 July.
The group will assemble outside Bury Town Hall at 12.30pm to begin walking at 1pm. The route will go to The Rock and down to Kay Gardens where there will be activities, information stands, music and speeches from a number of supporters, including the Mayor of Bury and the council’s leader and chief executive.
The event is organised by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Group based in Bury. It is supported by Bury Youth Cabinet, Bury Council, Greater Manchester Police, Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue, Foundation Events, The Lesbian and Gay Foundation, Manchester Pride, Gaydio, Streetwise, Unison and more.
Lead organiser Nathalie McQueeney said: “Anyone can come along and join the fun; it’s time to celebrate the diverse and welcoming community of Bury.”
Mike Owen, chief executive at Bury Council, said: “I will be proud to join the Walking Rainbow because now, more than ever, it is important that we celebrate diversity, we celebrate tolerance and we celebrate the fact that Bury is a warm and welcoming community.”
You can keep up to date with the event via Twitter (@walkingrainbow1), Facebook (‘The Walking Rainbow 2016’) event, ‘The Walking Rainbow’ page.
