Island’s first Youth Pride attracts hundreds

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 06:17

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

The Island's first Youth Pride attracted more than 200 people.

Youngsters went to the event on Saturday, December 12 at the Kensington Road Youth Arts Centre

It included workshops celebrating identity and diversity; drag performances; live music from Soundcheck youth bands; face painting from Nicki Gaskell; and a drag queen lip sync challenge.

Also showing their support were gay rights campaigner Alan Shea, pioneer minister Rev Alex Brown, Isle of Man adult mental health service and Isle of Man Constabulary.

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