frequently asked questions

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Summer Pride 2008

The summer festival week is Saturday 26th July - Sunday 3rd August 2009. The Carnival Parade and main event in Preston Park is on Saturday 2nd August.

Q. What time is the main event on Preston Park?

• 12noon - 8pm

Q. How much is it?

• Pride in Brighton and Hove is a free event, but please donate as much as you can to the official collectors on the park, to help keep it a free event.
  

Q. What should I bring with me?

• Please make sure you check the weather forecast to plan your day and your bag! Make sure you bring plenty of water (there is a free water trough in the centre of the park), either high factor sun block or a rain mac are a must and leave your valuables at home.

Q. Is there a VIP bar and how do I get tickets?

• There is no longer a VIP bar area, instead there is a Pride Members Area. Entry on the day is free to all members, or alternativley for a day fee of £25.00. To become a member of Pride see  the members page. It's worth it just for the posh toilets.

Q. Can I bring a guest into the members bar?

• Only if they are a member as well or if you pay the day fee of £25.00.

Q. Are dogs allowed on Preston Park?

• Yes, but they need to be kept on a lead at all times and cleared up after properly.

Q. Is glass allowed on the Preston Park?

• No and we WILL CONFISCATE IT.

Q. Can I get cash at Preston Park?

• There's a bank of cash points in the centre of the park. Every transaction donates 45p to Pride.

Q. Are there parking facilities at Preston Park?

• No ; We recommend you don't bring your car as there is very limited public parking around the park which is a residential area of Brighton.

Q. Is there disabled parking?

• Yes, every year there is a  limited number disabled parking spaces on Preston Park. Applications can be made to the Pride office after June 1st 2008
  

Q. Is there coach parking at Preson Park?

• No. There is a special designated area on Maderia Drive for coach parking. You must be there before 9.30am.

Q. What buses go to Preston Park?

• 5, 5A, 5B, 86, 87 and 88. All regular bus services are suspended between 11am and 2pm. There is also a special Pride bus service from the Old Steine to Preston Park running throughout the day, this bus is not affected by the suspensions.

Q. How do I become a volunteer?

• Preston Park could not happen without the support and dedication of our volunteers, if you would like to help please have a look at the members and volunteers page.

Q. If I only do one thing on the park what should it be?

• Throw some money in the buckets, official Pride collectors will be at the park all day and your donations help keep Pride free.

Q. Where should I go after Preston Park?

• All of the venues in and around the gay village will be busy and there will be something for everyone, check out our partners and sponsors page for a list of local bars and clubs who support Pride.

Q. It's difficult to find accommodation in the city - where can we stay?

• Camping This year Brighton and Hove City Council is once again kindly providing basic camp site facilities from Friday 1st August to Sunday 3rd  August at East Brighton Park for a nominal charge to cover costs. Tents only (no camper vans or caravans). Portaloos and very basic showers provided. Cafe. No BBQ's or fires (except camping stoves). No booking required, but please arrive before dark. Please do not camp in other parks or open spaces.Please do not camp in other parks or open spaces. For a map of how to find East Brighton Park please see this link

Carnival Parade

Q. What is the theme of this year's Carnival Parade and festival?

• Pride Around The World
  

Q. What time does the parade set off from Maderia Drive?

• 11am.

Q. What is the parade route?

• From Maderia Drive along the seafront, up West Street to the clock tower, and then left down North Street, turning left again on to the Old Steine and onwards to London Road all the way to Preston Park.

Q. How do I become a steward?

• If you would like to be a volunteer steward please contact the Pride office by email or call for more information.