FAQs

No, both the parade and the main event are free, just come along!

There are tickets available for the After Party (over 18s only – ID may be required) follow this link to purchase – Abergavenny Pride After Party Silent Disco Tickets, Sat 29 Jun 2024 at 19:30 | Eventbrite

Due to location and licensing constraints, we have a maximum capacity that is allowed on site at any one time, and it’s looking likely we may hit those numbers again this year. As this is a free, non-ticketed event, there may be times during the day we’re unable to let any more people in until capacity allows again. Please be patient if this happens. We want everyone to be able to enjoy the day. If the queue is looking long, we encourage you to check out our amazing town! There are plenty of options of shops, food, and drink that we’re sure will keep you occupied while things are quieting down a bit.

You will be able to pay by card or cash for drinks at the bar. We also advise bringing some cash as some stalls may only take one or the other.

The bar will be running a Think 25 policy during the day, so ID may be required to purchase alcohol. The After Party is strictly over 18’s only, so ID will be requested on the door.

Yes. It’s an event for all the family. The Kids Corner will have plenty of activities for children, including a storytelling and music making session. Please note that children must be always supervised. There are baby changing facilities available in The Tithe Barn. The lost child point will be our information stand found in the Prince of Wales courtyard next to the Abergavenny Pride Merchandise Stall

Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food and soft drinks only. Strictly no alcohol is to be brought on site, there will be a bar.

There will also be a range of hot and cold food provided by Origin Pizza, Bean & Bread and Shepherds Ice Cream and Taco Taco Taco available for purchase on the day with Vegan options. However, if you have specific dietary requirements, we recommend bringing your own food.

Drinking water and refills will be available free of charge from the kitchen – if you are bringing your own bottle, we will also be able to refill these.

Absolutely, Pride is open to everyone. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or just want to learn more about what Pride is all about. Everyone is welcome!

We will have 2 recycling points throughout the venue. This year we must separate all our rubbish on site due to a change in laws by the Welsh Government. Our recycling facilities have been provided by MCC, who will then ensure that the waste is recycled in the appropriate way upon collection after the event.

Yes, we will be providing some seating, but you are more than welcome to bring your own camping/folding chairs if you like.

Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome in outdoor areas only. Not inside the Priory Centre or The Tithe Barn (except Service Dogs). We will also have water bowls on site for any thirsty doggos. The forecast is looking warm for the day though, so please take this, as well as crowds and sounds, into consideration – we don’t want any panicking pups!

We never quite know what to expect in our lovely Wales climate, but its currently looking to be a warm one! Remember to drink plenty of fluids, bring sunscreen and hats to protect yourself from the sun.

If you’d like to help us out on the day, or support us in any other ways please get in touch via our social media (Facebook, Instagram) or email us at abergavennypride@hotmail.com

We have a FB group dedicated to those who would like to volunteer whether its an hour during the event itself, or to help us set up and/or take down, or throughout one of the many events throughout the year. Please get in touch if you would like to added to this group.

There is a car park next to the venue at Abergavenny Bus Station, NP7 5HF. If this is full there are plenty of other car parks within walking distance.

• By Train – Abergavenny Train Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue
• By Bus – There is a bus station in Abergavenny less than a minute from the venue.

There lots of local hotels, inns and B&Bs in Abergavenny: Premier Inn, The Kings Arms, The Kings Head, The Abergavenny Hotel, The Guest House, The Angel Hotel and more. Follow this link for more tourist information: https://www.visitabergavenny.co.uk/

Gender Neutral and disabled toilets are located in the Tithe Barn.

We’re working with Comet Security Group again this year, who will be in attendance throughout the whole event (Parade, Main Event and After Party). First Aid will be provided and will be located in the car park.

All committee members have also had training in anti-terrorism provided by Comet Security Group.

• Strictly no psychoactive substances or legal highs.
• No dangerous or hazardous items.
• No alcohol of any kind to be brought on site. There will be a bar located on site to purchase alcohol throughout the event.
• No flares, fireworks, or pyrotechnics.
• No Chinese lanterns
• No air horns, megaphones, or claxons.
• No goods for unauthorised trading.
• No portable laser equipment and pens.
• No spray cans (paint) or gas canisters.

Please note, bag searches may be required.

Visitors to Abergavenny Pride may be filmed and/or photographed for future promotional materials. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let a member of the crew know on the day.

Due to the sensitivity of some of our areas within Pride, we ask for all professional or amateur videographers, or photographers to contact us before the event and let us know what you would like to do at the event and your reasons for doing so. We can then arrange for you to be a part of our official list, and have an identification lanyard, for people to identify you. It will also mean that we can then let you know about any concerns or people that do not want to be captured.

If you lose or find anything on site, please report it to a crew member or volunteer. We will be around site and wearing yellow lanyards, as well as our information stall in the main courtyard. This will also be the collection point.

There will be a designated smoking/vaping area signposted on site. Smoking/Vaping outside of these areas will not be tolerated.

No, unless you are a part of the verified information stands that have applied and been successful, then the distribution of flyers is not permitted.

This should be reported to the police using 101, a crew member, or to a member of the security team.

For any other questions or issues we haven’t covered here, if you want to share feedback after the event or get involved in next years Pride event, please get in touch via our social media (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter) or email us at abergavennypride@hotmail.com

This concept was borne out of necessity and was developed via conversations with schools and youth groups within Abergavenny, who stated that there wasn’t any where in town or the surrounding areas for them to do this. Even though this was borne in conversation with young people, this event is open and free for all ages, not just young peoples. 

Yes, yes you can! All the clothes for the Out of The Closet have been donated by the lovely members of the public in Abergavenny and the surrounding areas, which means that you can take as much or as little as you want/need to ensure your wardrobe makes you feel like the best version of yourself.

All the clothes left over will either be taken and shared across the charity shops within Abergavenny Town Centre or donated/stored to be used at future Out of The Closet events sponsored by Abergavenny Pride. Last year we held a further 2 separate Out of The Closet events – 1 at Usk Youth Pride and the other at Welshpool Pride.

Out of the Closet is something that is very close to Abergavenny Prides heart. If you would like to hold this or something similar at your event, please contact us at abergavennypride@hotmail.com and we will talk you through the whole process and what you need to do ensure that this follows the same ethos as intended.