TAUNTON Pride has announced a date for this year’s event and added the group raised £2,500 for the restoration of the town’s Rainbow Path in Goodlands Gardens.

This year’s Pride edition will take place on Saturday, September 21, in Vivary Park.

Taunton Pride said it is “busy putting together a fab lineup of artists and activities” for the occasion.

A message shared by Taunton Pride on Facebook read: “We are pleased to announce that Taunton Pride 2024 will take place on September 21, 2024, in Vivary Park.

"Tickets will be available through our website soon (tauntonpride.co.uk), and we are pleased to announce they will be free! That’s right, we have moved back to free tickets this year.

"That having been said, we would greatly appreciate a donation if you can spare it and you will be given this option when reserving online and separately through our website.

“It costs tens of thousands of pounds to run this event, and we rely on people contributing if they can…but if you can’t, don’t worry, everyone is welcome at Pride.

“In addition, applications for Traders and Exhibitors are now downloadable from the website at tauntonpride.co.uk/applications, or alternatively you can email traders@tauntonpride.co.uk for more information and to book.

“If you are a local business interested in sponsoring, our Partner Packs are available at tauntonpride.co.uk/partner, and details on how to contact us as well as the range of sponsorship options are included.

“If you are an artist, performer or an agent interested in booking to perform this year, please contact artists@tauntonpride.co.uk.

“If you are interested in being a steward/volunteer on site during the event, please contact volunteering@tauntonpride.co.uk.

“Finally, we are really pleased to have raised £2,500 for the restoration of Taunton’s rainbow path in Goodlands Gardens.

“This fundraiser is closing now and the money is being transferred to Taunton Pride, where it will be ring-fenced for when the work is ready to be done. A massive thank you to everyone who donated.

“We are busy putting together a fab lineup of artists and activities so Taunton can sparkle again this year.

“Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates, and roll on Taunton Pride 2024. Best wishes and solidarity.”