A young person with rainbow stripes painted on their cheeks smiles. They are wearing sunglasses in the shape of clouds and a headband with 2 rainbow Pride flags waving in the wind. Behind them and out of focus, more people arrive at The Oval carrying a banner and one person in a bright green wig makes a Victory Sign with their fingers for the photographer.

We are the Rainbow after the Rain!

JJ Waller shares a pick of his images from Pride with HOT readers. He says:

“What an inspiring and brilliant day. Out of adversity – and a rain-drenched march to the Oval – came so many positives. Despite funding issues that had cancellation stamped all over, the small band of altruistic organisers once again created a vital and dynamic happening.

“Hastings & St Leonards Pride continues to impress. What this Pride consistently has at its core is the celebration of communities for the community.

“And wow did it deliver… As Brighton Pride flounders in muddy seas of excess and hedonism this Pride keeps it head well above the waves. Simply the best. I loved it.”

Pride organiser Natasha Scott said “it was a really great day – so lovely to see so many people there. A very special thanks to 247 Taxis for coming in at the last minute – not just to save the day but to give Hastings Pride a bright future for the years ahead.”

Dancers on the main stage at Pride wear rainbow tops and shake their long hair. A dancer with purple hair in the foreground performs a floor manouvre.

Trans Pride Hastings marchers arrive at The Oval carrying a beautiful pink white and blue banner and waving hand-written cardboard signs including one that says "Save Trans Kids”.

3 smiling people and a dog pose inside a blow-up rainbow photo frame.

A lone figure with a small dog on a lead and a walker braces against the wind. They are wearing a leopard skin dress underneath a see-through pink temporary poncho which is clinging to their body in the wind. In the background, 3 bright feather flags bend in the wind, against a bright blue sky.

Three people in glorious drag pose in the foreground. Behind them you can see the crowds at The Oval and blue sea and sky in the distance.

A person in a rainbow tatter coat and a head dress made of giant hair curlers greets a person in a rainbow jumpsuit and a "Miss Hastings 2024" sash. Behind them, a person in a sparkly mini dress smiles and holds up a pint of beer.

Close up of someone wearing a mauve black and yellow animal print plastic mac,a rainbow leotard and a black and white T-shirt that says "No Hate in Hastings".

A person in a pink dress and rainbow furry bomber jacket points at a colourfully garnished vegan hot dog in a bun

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Posted 12:48 Monday, Aug 26, 2024 In: One Long Party

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