Rainbows filled the streets of Wigan as equality and diversity were celebrated.
Wigan Youth Zone was given a splash of colour over the weekend as the town’s WiganPride event celebrated equality and diversity.
The celebrations started at the WiganPride parade, which took place in Wigan Town Centre with a family-friendly fiesta of live entertainment, parade, stalls, competitions and children’s attractions to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s journey towards equality.
The Youth Zone proudly influenced and was involved in the massive celebration in Wigan by holding their very own stall and their talented members singing on the main stage at the event. 100s of young people were engaged with by our staff on the stall alone and numerous others from other staff members who took part.
Pride Celebrations did not end there; after the success of the Wigan Youth Zones Pride Afterparty in 2021, Wigan Youth Zone held a colourful party for their Seniors Members.
From 6 pm – 8 pm, the Wigan Youth Zone Pride After-Party 22 featured various activities. From inflatables in the sports hall, a karaoke stage and dance floor in the rec area, and even ice creams, milkshakes and waffles from the “Mocktails and Dreams” counter.
The after-party was a resounding success.
Abbie Wright, The Base Coordinator at Wigan Youth Zone, said, “In a perfect world, there would be no need for WiganPride, as every person’s right to love who they want and not be discriminated against would be accepted. But there are still campaigns to be fought, battles to be won. I take pride in knowing that I work with young people who have a safe space to express themselves naturally!”
Wigan Youth Zone will continue to be a safe and inclusive environment for all young people throughout Wigan and Leigh. Diversity, inclusion and acceptance are fundamental values upheld within the youth centre, and all members are welcomed and accepted. Always.
If you want more information about Wigan Youth Zone’s GLOW group, please email abbie.wright@wiganyouthzone.org.
It is hoped that with the continuation of such initiatives like the ones above, we will continue to give back to the wider Wigan and Leigh communities. To support the work of Wigan Youth Zone, please visit www.wiganyouthzone.org/donate/