Brighton Pride 2022.... Before I say anymore I would like to say a big thank you to Janet who kindly took this photo and sent it to me. So after a long wait we finally got there... Can now breath the words of relief as we all now recover from those blisters on our feet or our heads after drinking or if your just totally unfit like me the tired from the long weekend. We got to #march in the #parade this year and all got to see our friends old and new and some amazing costumes... well we all had nearly three years to plan them... Lol So my costume the #unicorn called #pheonixblaze shown in this photo was created for #BrightonPride2020 which we never saw, it was only supposed to be on display at #Brighton, thou other opportunist events came around like the #QueensPlatinumjubilee, where I had added his gold #crown, then their was #prideinlondon so I just had to get into that #parade, which I did and the the horrid times our friends in #Ukraine who are at war against Russia and Vladimir Putin #ukrainepride it's heart breaking to see what their going through, so after a friend telling me about the the Ukraine LGBTQ Soldiers #ukrainelbgtqsoldiers that wear the badge on their uniforms when going to fight a against #Russia to save their country. So I just had to incorporate this badge into my costume in some way to show our support during these hard times that should NOT be happening in 2022/23. Look closely you will see the badge on a white flag yellow and blue. We are all thinking if you over there in Ukraine 🇺🇦. So that was pride done and dusted for another year, let's look forward to the next one in 2023 and let loose our creative minds. Happy Pride Everyone.. Marc (at Brighton Pride) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg_le69KSsK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Pride 2022. There is still so much to be done. You can hear it in the chants as those aware call out for the inequalities we still face. The big corporations (that are not sponsoring the event), still confuse me by their presence. I got emotional, watching the small numbers of people walk past who were there 50 years ago. It's been so long, so much has improved, so much hasn't. So many nationalities represented that still had to fear for their lives in their homelands. But there was also joy. So much joy. Seeing a community once again brought together after a tough 2 years. Gosh it was nice to celebrate together again.
Also not mentioned in my insta post is a touch of beard euphoria and the joys of feeling comfortable enough in myself to wear rainbow gems on my face!
Happy Pride! 🌈 🏳️🌈 I was so happy I could attend @prideinlondon this year, the 50th anniversary of the UK's very first pride! London always feels like home these days, even more so than Ireland so this was special to me I could attend! And also the vibes in this parade was soooooo much better than Dublin Pride! I honestly love Pride so much, it's one place where you can go and just be you without a care in the world and everyone is able to enjoy themselves! 😊😊 🏳️🌈 🏳️🌈 #prideinlondon #prideinlondon2022 #pride2022 #londonpride #londonpride2022 #prideparade #londonprideparade #pride #pridemonth #pridemonth2022 #lgbt #lgbtq #bisexual #bisexualandproud #bi #biandproud #basicallygay #londonfeelslikehome (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfmVDMpDQ_v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Designed by me to commemorate the events at Stonewall Inn.
Pride Month. What Happened at the Stonewall Riots? Notes.
A true story with a riot and the right to accept love in the background. An unusual notebook with quotes about the Stonewall Inn riot that happened in NYC in 1969. The notebook allows you to read a brief history of the struggle for acceptance by the LGBT community. The reminder of this history is relevant in modern times, as we need to remember that human rights are not given to us once and for all. The story is woven into the colourful pages of the notebook, allowing you to read the quotes and take notes. The pages of the notebook are not obvious, as they contain a quote and a place to take notes. The notebook comes in a format convenient to tuck into a pocket or bag. It is surprising and pleasant to use. The writing pages are mainly yellow, with small graphics and lettering and a dotted area for entry. The lettering and graphics evoke associations, making it easier to remember notes. A notebook combined with a book, inside which you can write, scribble, draw. Includes 72 pages in colour. A nice gift.
Brighton Pride 2022.... Before I say anymore I would like to say a big thank you to Janet who kindly took this photo and sent it to me. So after a long wait we finally got there... Can now breath the words of relief as we all now recover from those blisters on our feet or our heads after drinking or if your just totally unfit like me the tired from the long weekend. We got to #march in the #parade this year and all got to see our friends old and new and some amazing costumes... well we all had nearly three years to plan them... Lol So my costume the #unicorn called #pheonixblaze shown in this photo was created for #BrightonPride2020 which we never saw, it was only supposed to be on display at #Brighton, thou other opportunist events came around like the #QueensPlatinumjubilee, where I had added his gold #crown, then their was #prideinlondon so I just had to get into that #parade, which I did and the the horrid times our friends in #Ukraine who are at war against Russia and Vladimir Putin #ukrainepride it's heart breaking to see what their going through, so after a friend telling me about the the Ukraine LGBTQ Soldiers #ukrainelbgtqsoldiers that wear the badge on their uniforms when going to fight a against #Russia to save their country. So I just had to incorporate this badge into my costume in some way to show our support during these hard times that should NOT be happening in 2022/23. Look closely you will see the badge on a white flag yellow and blue. We are all thinking if you over there in Ukraine 🇺🇦. So that was pride done and dusted for another year, let's look forward to the next one in 2023 and let loose our creative minds. Happy Pride Everyone.. Marc https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg-mIwCKZA9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
When you realise you've turned yourself into a human bi pride flag, you gotta showcase it in the best place possible, @theatrecafeuk! 😆 Also it's London Pride tomorrow, I'm so excited because it's been 50 years of London Pride this year! 💖 💜 💙 #prideinlondon #londonpride #pride #pridemonth #pridemonth2022 #pride2022 #50yearsoflondonpride #bisexualpride #bipride #bisexual #bi #bisexualandproud #biandproud #basicallygay #lgbt #lgbtq #theatrecafelondon (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CferJfrjYea/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=