Medway Pride CIC, MGSD Centre, 331 High Street Rochester Medway ME1 1DAinfo@medwaypride.uk 01634 408668
MP26 Parade Registration
The history of Pride Events is link to the Civil Rights Movement with the catalist being the Stonewall Riots in June 1969 begining at the Stonewall Inn, New York. The resulting movement has found support around the world and has developed into a festival to celebrate LGBTQIA+ civil and human rights won over the years in some countries since 1969.
Medway Pride 26 Parade
Pride parades are an iconic historic part of any pride festival. It is a chance to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community in a fabulous display of love colour and fun.
Medway Pride 26 parade will follow its usual route along Rochester High Street and into Rochester Castle Gardens where the pride festival will be held.
Tickets for the festival, details will be announced from the beginning of May for those wishing to attend the pride festival.
PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE MEDWAY PRIDE FUND
Your donation will help us to keep producing our pride events and deliver our services.
Medway Pride 26 is an LGBTQIA+ community festival with entertainment, music, local, national, internationally recognised acts.
We are inviting community organisations and groups to register to take part in Medway Pride 26 Parade on Saturday 22nd August at 10am.
Tickets to enter the pride parade give guaranteed entry to the festival event so you only need a ticket to enter the parade.
This invite includes constituted voluntary organisations, including support groups and charities working with LGBTQIA+ community who wish to join the pride parade as a group. It also includes Business LGBTQIA+ staff groups, LGBTQIA+ Sports, and Clubs, University, Collage school and student groups,
Businesses wishing to join the parade and support Medway Pride 26 can apply to become a sponsor partner or supporter which can include tickets to join the pride parade and attend the Rochester Castle Festival.
Medway Pride 26 Sponsors are guaranteed a place in the parade
The form should be completed by the Group Organiser as we will be contacting the Group Organisers listed with details for joining the parade.
Please read all the information below,
The information below is important
By registering for a Parade ticket you accept all the conditions listed below.
Event Itinerary
Rochester Castle Gardens will open to the public from 10:30am
Pride Parade Rochester High Street will commence at approximately 10:45am
Rochester Castle Stage opens 12:00pm
There is a limited number of tickets available for people to join the parade so we may need to limit the number of tickets for each registered group
Parade groups will need to arrive outside Rochester Library, Eastgate House from 9.30am to 10am to be available to joint the parade as directed by the parade marshal.
Those registered for the parade will be allocated a ticket that allows them to attend the Pride Festival in Rochester Castle Gardens valid from 12pm to 8pm Saturday 16th August
Every person regardless of age will need to have a ticket to enter Rochester Castle Gardens during the event. This is to comply with safety regulations and the capacity restrictions for the venue.
Children under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18yrs or older.
Entry to Rochester Castle Gardens will be controlled by security at the Boley Hill entrance via a security check point.
You will need a valid ticket to enter the event.
Your ticket will guarantee access to the event at Rochester Castle Gardens before 5pm. After 5pm entry will be controlled by security, access may be delayed or denied if visitor numbers give rise to safety concerns
Re-Entry Once you have checked into the event via security your ticket will be counted as used. If you leave the event area you will not be able to re-enter the castle gardens without a valid ticket when going through security gate checks.
NO ENTRY will be allowed after 7pm,
MEDWAY PRIDE PARADE TICKETS.
Medway Pride Parade Ticket – Access to this ticket is reserved to those who successfully applied to take part in the organised groups parade via our website application form.
This ticket allows you to join the community / sponsor organisation community section of the pride parade.
You would need to follow the instructions on joining the parade in Rochester High Street provided to your group organiser
For those wishing to watch the parade, we will be gathering to form the parade from 10am Saturday 22nd August.Members of the parade groups will be checked by security as they join the parade, allowing the parade to progress into the castle gardens.
The Pride Parade should begin between 10.30am and 10.45am proceeding along Rochester High Street to Rochester Castle via Boley Hill onto Castle Hill.
If you have a ticket to take part in the Medway Pride Parade along Rochester High Street it will also give you entry to the Festival Event at Rochester Castle Gardens. You only need the parade ticket, DO NOT Book any other ticket type.
You do not need a ticket to watch the parade.
Please read all the information below,
The information below is important !
By registering for a ticket, you accept all the conditions listed below. Tickets will be released in batches; further tickets will be released in batches until all tickets are taken.
We will give advance notice of when tickets become available.
Please help us to Support LGBTQIA+ Communities
We hope you enjoy Medway Pride 26 and the fabulous entertainment we are bringing you this year. We need your feedback and support to help us raise funding to produce our pride events. We will post links and contact ticket holders with links to a feedback survey after the event.
By registering for Medway Pride 26 tickets, you are giving Medway Pride CIC permission to send you updates about the event and for Medway Pride CIC to send you an email with a link to our event survey, please complete our feedback survey after the event.
Medway Pride CIC is a voluntary not for profit organisation. We have no employees, we are all volunteers, so all funds raised go to supporting local LGBTQIA+ voluntary projects like MGSD Centre and running our pride events. We need to raise funds to keep producing Medway Pride. Please make a donation to our Medway Pride Fund to help make this and other Medway Pride CIC events happen.
Thank you
Hilary Cooke – Chair Medway Pride CIC
Medway Pride 26 The Event
The event will commence with entertainment and a Pride Parade through Rochester High Street starting at approximately 10.45, with the main event being held in Rochester Castle Gardens. There will be community stalls, bars and food outlets, and creative activities
Entry to Castle Gardens
Parade Tickets
There is a maximum of 500 tickets to enter the organised parade, so please only book the tickets you need.
Tickets to enter the pride parade give guaranteed entry to the festival event so you only need one ticket to enter the parade and the castle event The parade ticket allocation is given to organisations and voluntary groups supporting LGBTQIA+ people.
Getting to Rochester
Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, Southeast England. The address is Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW
Getting to Medway couldn’t be easier.
We encourage everyone to use public transport to attend Medway Pride 26.
Rochester Medway is just 30 miles from London and 40 miles from the Channel ports and Eurotunnel. It’s easy to get to by rail, road, air and sea, and when you’re here, travelling around couldn’t be easier. The area has excellent public transport links by bus, train and taxi.
By Train -Rochester railway station is on the Chatham Main Line in England, serving the town of Rochester, Kent. It is 33 miles 61 chains (54.3 km) down the line from London Victoria and is situated between Sole Street and Chatham.
By local bus – The area is well served by public transport. Once here you can easily move around using local train, bus and taxi services. Arriva provides a frequent 10-minute bus service daily between historic Rochester and Chatham Maritime. It also operates several other services throughout Medway and further afield from Chatham Waterfront Bus Station. Visit www.medway.gov.uk for further details on local bus services operating throughout Medway and timetables.
By road – Medway’s five towns of Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Rainham and Strood are signed on the road network, plus look out for the brown tourist attractions signs. There is easy access from London and the Kent coast on the M2/A2 and M20 motorways, linking with the M25. There are direct links from A2/M2 to Rochester/Chatham/Gillingham via the A289/Medway Tunnel. Regular coaches run from London Victoria to the area.
Parking
Blue Boar Lane Car Park Blue Boar Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1PD
Rochester Station Car Park High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HQ
Corporation Street Car Park Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1N
Rochester Riverside Car Park Rochester ME1 1GR,
High Street – Opposite Furrell’s Road Car Park High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1H
Cathedral Rochester Car Park (Disabled) Northgate, Rochester ME1 1LX,
Please Note
Boley Hill Car Park is CLOSED During the event Epaul Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE
Kings Head Disabled Car Park is CLOSED During the event Epaul Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SN
Entrance Criteria & Code of Conduct
Please read and understand your responsibilities at Medway Pride 26 to make this a safe space for everyone.
Entrance Criteria for All Participants
Our Code of Conduct makes sure everyone understands their responsibilities and is aware of what is and isn’t acceptable at Medway Pride. We ask that all attendees abide by the outlined rules; it helps us keep the event a safe space for everyone.
By attending the event in any capacity, you have already accepted to follow this Code of Conduct.
Changes may be made to this Code of Conduct prior to the event. It is your responsibility to check.
Permitted / What You Can Bring
You can bring the following items to Medway Pride.
Wallet with cash/card & government approved ID
Factory Sealed Water Bottles, Empty Reusable Water Bottles (No Glass allowed on Site)
Blankets to sit on or folding chairs
Fully charged phone and battery pack (tag us on socials with @PrideMedway #MedwayPride26)
Cameras – Only take images for personal use,
Sunscreen
Flags, banners or handmade signs no corporate/company branding (Except our sponsor or those with permission),
No signs promoting illegal activity or hate speech
Small bags, backpacks or purses (these will be searched upon entry)
Rain ponchos in case of rain
Your best pride outfit!
Read the Code of Conduct in advance
Not Permitted
Please do not bring anything on this list to Medway Pride as it will be confiscated by security at the entrance.
We have no safe storage at the event, if you have items that are not allowed and hand them to security, we cannot guarantee their safe return. Please do not risk items being lost
WEAPONS – Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon (incl. pen knives and metal cutlery)
ALCOHOL – No alcohol can be brought on site to comply with Licensing Laws, (There will be bars available on site, our licensing requirements means we need to control the use of alcohol at the event).
UNAUTHORISED ADVERTISING – Stickers, flyers, or advertising material,
FIREWORKS ETC – No Fireworks, flares, smoke canisters, Chinese lanterns, laser equipment/pens, toy guns, water guns, slingshots, confetti cannons etc.
DRUGS – Illegal substances (incl. laughing gas/balloons) (except prescription medication, bring your prescription to prevent confiscation on unknown pills)
GLASS – Glass (of any kind) to avoid breakages and injuries.
VEHICLES – Personal motorised vehicles or drones (except a mobility scooter)
LOUDSPEAKERS – NoKlaxons, air horns, megaphones, portable speakers (or other similar items capable of making loud noise) (Unless authorised in writing by Medway Pride CIC)
Anything else not permitted by the Code of Conduct below
Code of Conduct for All Participants
Medway Pride is a celebration of diversity and equality, and all attendees are expected to embrace and respect this diversity and equality.
You are required to have read, understood and agreed to this Code of Conduct before attending the event in any capacity. If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, you must not attend the event. Any questions should be directed to Medway Pride CIC.
We will not tolerate any threatening, violent or offensive behaviour against our volunteers, staff, other attendees, police, security personnel, or members of the public.
We will not tolerate any individual or group making derogatory remarks about a person’s sexuality, gender identity, race, age, nationality, disability, appearance, religion, political belief or any other factor. Anyone who displays behaviour that contravenes this rule can expect to be removed from the event immediately.
Any individual infringing the bodily integrity of other participants will be immediately removed from the event. (If you are in a parade group, your group may also be removed from the parade).
There are clear legal guidelines regarding alcohol, drugs, public nudity, etc, which participants are expected to abide by. Laws must always be obeyed. Please remember, this is a family friendly event.
Hand sanitizer in the original packaging with intact manufacture labelling is permitted.
No objects are to be thrown at attendees (including at parade spectators on the parade route). This includes the use of silly string, party poppers and water pistols.
You are not permitted to play amplified music without prior written permission.
Every participant is responsible for their own litter. Littering is prohibited by law. There will be opportunities to dispose of litter in bins provided at the festival site. Please use the bins provided.
If you see or are notified of any incident that would break this Code of Conduct or the law, please notify the Medway Pride 26 Event Security team immediately. Anyone found to have failed to report any incidents may face being removed from the parade and refused entry to the main event.
We (Medway Pride CIC and the security team) reserve the right to refuse entry, or remove anyone, who does not follow this Code of Conduct or behaves inappropriately (Please see Consequences of Failing to abide by the Code of Conduct below).
Additional Criteria for Parade Attendees
In addition to the above general Code of Conduct, the following points will also apply to you as a parade attendee.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARADE
No objects can be given to spectators or other parade participants in the parade staging area or during the parade route, without prior permission.
No parade participants can accept prohibited items from spectators after their security check.
No alcohol or drugs are to be consumed or carried in the Parade or Staging Area or during the parade.
Sealed (unbroken seal from manufacture) water bottle is permitted and encouraged.
All participants are required to maintain a continuous forward motion during the parade. No stopping unless we direct you otherwise at stopping points. All performances must be “on the move” except for any stops agreed and directed by the Parade Marshal.
No large gaps between parade groups of more than 3 metres. Please aim to keep a small sensible gap between groups wherever possible (in both the parade staging area and on the parade route).
All parade groups have assigned group organisers who have ultimate responsibility for your group, and you should be aware of who this is.
Participants of the of the parade should not display any branding to advertise businesses or organisations except for sponsors, without prior permission.
We reserve the right to refuse participation of any individual or group that has entered under a false name or given false information. If you need to make any changes to your application, please contact us urgently.
Only those who are registered parade ticket holders may walk in the parade with either their Parade Group Organisers or Community Section. No one is to be pulled in from the crowds to join.
Our Code of Conduct makes sure everyone understands their responsibilities and is aware of what is and isn’t acceptable at Medway Pride. We ask that all attendees abide by the outlined rules; it helps us keep the event a safe space for everyone. By attending the event in any capacity, you have already accepted to follow this Code of Conduct.
Changes may be made to this Code of Conduct prior to the event. It is your responsibility to check.
Additional Criteria for Parade Group Organisers
In addition to the above general Code of Conduct and Additional Criteria for Parade Attendees, the following points will also apply to you as the group organiser for your parade group.
As a group organiser, you have accepted responsibility on behalf of the entire group and are responsible for behaviour within your group.
The Code of Conduct applies equally to everyone in your group.
Please ensure your group is keeping the orderly flow of the parade. All groups are expected to follow the parade route according to their allocated position in the parade. Each group is expected to stay in order. Any group who tries to overtake another group will be removed from the parade.
If anyone in your group does anything that is against the Code of Conduct, all your group may be immediately withdrawn from the parade. We also reserve the right to deny the entry of your whole group into the festival site if the Code of Conduct is not followed.
Additional Criteria for All Vehicles
In addition to the above general Code of Conduct, this applies to all vehicles, either being used in the parade.
No vehicles are permitted in the parade or on-site without the prior written permission from Medway Pride CIC. Transportation details for attendees can be found on our website.
You must display your vehicle pass on the windscreen of your vehicle at all times. The registration number, and other details on the access pass, must be accurate. This pass is only available with permission from Medway Pride CIC. If you have not received your pass, please contact your account liaison.
The vehicle must arrive in the allocated time window. After this you will be denied access.
Every vehicle must have an allocated driver who is capable and insured for driving the specified vehicle. No other drivers may operate the vehicle.
All vehicles must be: legally roadworthy (MOT), insured, and taxed.
The doors of the vehicle must be locked at all times to prevent anyone other than the allocated driver(s) entering. The vehicle should not be left unattended at any time. Exceptions to this are only with explicit permission of Medway Pride CIC.
The vehicle keys must be in possession of either the allocated driver(s) at all times. Keys should not be left in the vehicle when it is not in motion.
You must not enter, move in, or leave the Parade Staging Area or Festival Site without specific direction from a member of the security team or the organising committee.
Do not drive over 5 mph at any time, with hazards flashing when you are moving and stationary.
We reserve the right to check the inside and outside of the vehicle. Please check that you don’t have anything in the car that would be considered offensive, be illegal, be glass, or be alcohol.
All materials or equipment used on or attached to the vehicle must be firmly secured, fireproofed, and adhere to relevant safety regulations (i.e. electrical items must be PAT tested).
Consequences of Failing to abide by the Code of Conduct
These consequences apply to any person or group who does not abide by this Code of Conduct:
by disagreement with any of these rules means you will not be permitted to enter the site.
You may be immediately removed from the event. If you have attended with a group or organisation (including for the parade), your group may also be removed from the event site.
Any costs accrued towards attendance will be forfeitet
Any person found to be in possession or under the influence of illegal substances, or taking part in any illegal activity, will be reported to the police, with whom we work closely to deliver a safe event.
We will be unlikely to accept any future application to participate in any part of the event.
Any person behaving in such a manner will be removed from the parade and the festival site. Their group may also be removed at the sole discretion of the Medway Pride CIC / Event Security.
Any complaints or concerns in relation to this Code of Conduct should be raised with the Parade Director as soon as possible after the complaint has arisen. If an issue is not satisfactorily dealt with, then the Event Manager must be informed. In all matters relating to this Code of Conduct, the decision of the Event Manager will be final. You can contact us via the contact form on our website.
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MP26 Parade Registration
The history of Pride Events is link to the Civil Rights Movement with the catalist being the Stonewall Riots in June 1969 begining at the Stonewall Inn, New York. The resulting movement has found support around the world and has developed into a festival to celebrate LGBTQIA+ civil and human rights won over the years in some countries since 1969.
Medway Pride 26 Parade
Pride parades are an iconic historic part of any pride festival. It is a chance to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community in a fabulous display of love colour and fun.
Medway Pride 26 parade will follow its usual route along Rochester High Street and into Rochester Castle Gardens where the pride festival will be held.
Tickets for the festival, details will be announced from the beginning of May for those wishing to attend the pride festival.
PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO THE MEDWAY PRIDE FUND
Your donation will help us to keep producing our pride events and deliver our services.
Medway Pride 26 is an LGBTQIA+ community festival with entertainment, music, local, national, internationally recognised acts.
We are inviting community organisations and groups to register to take part in Medway Pride 26 Parade on Saturday 22nd August at 10am.
Tickets to enter the pride parade give guaranteed entry to the festival event so you only need a ticket to enter the parade.
This invite includes constituted voluntary organisations, including support groups and charities working with LGBTQIA+ community who wish to join the pride parade as a group. It also includes Business LGBTQIA+ staff groups, LGBTQIA+ Sports, and Clubs, University, Collage school and student groups,
Businesses wishing to join the parade and support Medway Pride 26 can apply to become a sponsor partner or supporter which can include tickets to join the pride parade and attend the Rochester Castle Festival.
Medway Pride 26 Sponsors are guaranteed a place in the parade
The form should be completed by the Group Organiser as we will be contacting the Group Organisers listed with details for joining the parade.
Please read all the information below,
The information below is important
By registering for a Parade ticket you accept all the conditions listed below.
Event Itinerary
Rochester Castle Gardens will open to the public from 10:30am
Pride Parade Rochester High Street will commence at approximately 10:45am
Rochester Castle Stage opens 12:00pm
There is a limited number of tickets available for people to join the parade so we may need to limit the number of tickets for each registered group
Parade groups will need to arrive outside Rochester Library, Eastgate House from 9.30am to 10am to be available to joint the parade as directed by the parade marshal.
Those registered for the parade will be allocated a ticket that allows them to attend the Pride Festival in Rochester Castle Gardens valid from 12pm to 8pm Saturday 16th August
Register for Parade HERE
Entrance Criteria for All Participants
Every person regardless of age will need to have a ticket to enter Rochester Castle Gardens during the event. This is to comply with safety regulations and the capacity restrictions for the venue.
Children under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult 18yrs or older.
Entry to Rochester Castle Gardens will be controlled by security at the Boley Hill entrance via a security check point.
You will need a valid ticket to enter the event.
Your ticket will guarantee access to the event at Rochester Castle Gardens before 5pm. After 5pm entry will be controlled by security, access may be delayed or denied if visitor numbers give rise to safety concerns
Re-Entry Once you have checked into the event via security your ticket will be counted as used. If you leave the event area you will not be able to re-enter the castle gardens without a valid ticket when going through security gate checks.
NO ENTRY will be allowed after 7pm,
MEDWAY PRIDE PARADE TICKETS.
Medway Pride Parade Ticket – Access to this ticket is reserved to those who successfully applied to take part in the organised groups parade via our website application form.
This ticket allows you to join the community / sponsor organisation community section of the pride parade.
You would need to follow the instructions on joining the parade in Rochester High Street provided to your group organiser
For those wishing to watch the parade, we will be gathering to form the parade from 10am Saturday 22nd August.Members of the parade groups will be checked by security as they join the parade, allowing the parade to progress into the castle gardens.
The Pride Parade should begin between 10.30am and 10.45am proceeding along Rochester High Street to Rochester Castle via Boley Hill onto Castle Hill.
If you have a ticket to take part in the Medway Pride Parade along Rochester High Street it will also give you entry to the Festival Event at Rochester Castle Gardens. You only need the parade ticket, DO NOT Book any other ticket type.
You do not need a ticket to watch the parade.
Please read all the information below,
The information below is important !
By registering for a ticket, you accept all the conditions listed below. Tickets will be released in batches; further tickets will be released in batches until all tickets are taken.
We will give advance notice of when tickets become available.
Please help us to Support LGBTQIA+ Communities
We hope you enjoy Medway Pride 26 and the fabulous entertainment we are bringing you this year. We need your feedback and support to help us raise funding to produce our pride events. We will post links and contact ticket holders with links to a feedback survey after the event.
By registering for Medway Pride 26 tickets, you are giving Medway Pride CIC permission to send you updates about the event and for Medway Pride CIC to send you an email with a link to our event survey, please complete our feedback survey after the event.
Medway Pride CIC is a voluntary not for profit organisation. We have no employees, we are all volunteers, so all funds raised go to supporting local LGBTQIA+ voluntary projects like MGSD Centre and running our pride events. We need to raise funds to keep producing Medway Pride. Please make a donation to our Medway Pride Fund to help make this and other Medway Pride CIC events happen.
Thank you
Hilary Cooke – Chair Medway Pride CIC
Medway Pride 26 The Event
The event will commence with entertainment and a Pride Parade through Rochester High Street starting at approximately 10.45, with the main event being held in Rochester Castle Gardens. There will be community stalls, bars and food outlets, and creative activities
Entry to Castle Gardens
Parade Tickets
There is a maximum of 500 tickets to enter the organised parade, so please only book the tickets you need.
Tickets to enter the pride parade give guaranteed entry to the festival event so you only need one ticket to enter the parade and the castle event The parade ticket allocation is given to organisations and voluntary groups supporting LGBTQIA+ people.
Getting to Rochester
Rochester Castle stands on the east bank of the River Medway in Rochester, Kent, Southeast England. The address is Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW
Getting to Medway couldn’t be easier.
We encourage everyone to use public transport to attend Medway Pride 26.
Rochester Medway is just 30 miles from London and 40 miles from the Channel ports and Eurotunnel. It’s easy to get to by rail, road, air and sea, and when you’re here, travelling around couldn’t be easier. The area has excellent public transport links by bus, train and taxi.
By Train -Rochester railway station is on the Chatham Main Line in England, serving the town of Rochester, Kent. It is 33 miles 61 chains (54.3 km) down the line from London Victoria and is situated between Sole Street and Chatham.
By local bus – The area is well served by public transport. Once here you can easily move around using local train, bus and taxi services. Arriva provides a frequent 10-minute bus service daily between historic Rochester and Chatham Maritime. It also operates several other services throughout Medway and further afield from Chatham Waterfront Bus Station. Visit www.medway.gov.uk for further details on local bus services operating throughout Medway and timetables.
By road – Medway’s five towns of Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, Rainham and Strood are signed on the road network, plus look out for the brown tourist attractions signs. There is easy access from London and the Kent coast on the M2/A2 and M20 motorways, linking with the M25. There are direct links from A2/M2 to Rochester/Chatham/Gillingham via the A289/Medway Tunnel. Regular coaches run from London Victoria to the area.
Parking
Blue Boar Lane Car Park Blue Boar Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1PD
Rochester Station Car Park High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1HQ
Corporation Street Car Park Corporation Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1N
Rochester Riverside Car Park Rochester ME1 1GR,
High Street – Opposite Furrell’s Road Car Park High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1H
Cathedral Rochester Car Park (Disabled) Northgate, Rochester ME1 1LX,
Please Note
Boley Hill Car Park is CLOSED During the event Epaul Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1TE
Kings Head Disabled Car Park is CLOSED During the event Epaul Lane, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1SN
Entrance Criteria & Code of Conduct
Please read and understand your responsibilities at Medway Pride 26 to make this a safe space for everyone.
Entrance Criteria for All Participants
Our Code of Conduct makes sure everyone understands their responsibilities and is aware of what is and isn’t acceptable at Medway Pride. We ask that all attendees abide by the outlined rules; it helps us keep the event a safe space for everyone.
By attending the event in any capacity, you have already accepted to follow this Code of Conduct.
Changes may be made to this Code of Conduct prior to the event. It is your responsibility to check.
Permitted / What You Can Bring
You can bring the following items to Medway Pride.
Wallet with cash/card & government approved ID
Factory Sealed Water Bottles, Empty Reusable Water Bottles (No Glass allowed on Site)
Blankets to sit on or folding chairs
Fully charged phone and battery pack (tag us on socials with @PrideMedway #MedwayPride26)
Cameras – Only take images for personal use,
Sunscreen
Flags, banners or handmade signs no corporate/company branding (Except our sponsor or those with permission),
No signs promoting illegal activity or hate speech
Small bags, backpacks or purses (these will be searched upon entry)
Rain ponchos in case of rain
Your best pride outfit!
Read the Code of Conduct in advance
Not Permitted
Please do not bring anything on this list to Medway Pride as it will be confiscated by security at the entrance.
We have no safe storage at the event, if you have items that are not allowed and hand them to security, we cannot guarantee their safe return. Please do not risk items being lost
WEAPONS – Any item which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon (incl. pen knives and metal cutlery)
ALCOHOL – No alcohol can be brought on site to comply with Licensing Laws, (There will be bars available on site, our licensing requirements means we need to control the use of alcohol at the event).
UNAUTHORISED ADVERTISING – Stickers, flyers, or advertising material,
FIREWORKS ETC – No Fireworks, flares, smoke canisters, Chinese lanterns, laser equipment/pens, toy guns, water guns, slingshots, confetti cannons etc.
DRUGS – Illegal substances (incl. laughing gas/balloons) (except prescription medication, bring your prescription to prevent confiscation on unknown pills)
GLASS – Glass (of any kind) to avoid breakages and injuries.
VEHICLES – Personal motorised vehicles or drones (except a mobility scooter)
LOUDSPEAKERS – NoKlaxons, air horns, megaphones, portable speakers (or other similar items capable of making loud noise) (Unless authorised in writing by Medway Pride CIC)
Anything else not permitted by the Code of Conduct below
Code of Conduct for All Participants
Medway Pride is a celebration of diversity and equality, and all attendees are expected to embrace and respect this diversity and equality.
You are required to have read, understood and agreed to this Code of Conduct before attending the event in any capacity. If you do not agree to this Code of Conduct, you must not attend the event. Any questions should be directed to Medway Pride CIC.
We will not tolerate any threatening, violent or offensive behaviour against our volunteers, staff, other attendees, police, security personnel, or members of the public.
We will not tolerate any individual or group making derogatory remarks about a person’s sexuality, gender identity, race, age, nationality, disability, appearance, religion, political belief or any other factor. Anyone who displays behaviour that contravenes this rule can expect to be removed from the event immediately.
Any individual infringing the bodily integrity of other participants will be immediately removed from the event. (If you are in a parade group, your group may also be removed from the parade).
There are clear legal guidelines regarding alcohol, drugs, public nudity, etc, which participants are expected to abide by. Laws must always be obeyed. Please remember, this is a family friendly event.
Hand sanitizer in the original packaging with intact manufacture labelling is permitted.
No objects are to be thrown at attendees (including at parade spectators on the parade route). This includes the use of silly string, party poppers and water pistols.
You are not permitted to play amplified music without prior written permission.
Every participant is responsible for their own litter. Littering is prohibited by law. There will be opportunities to dispose of litter in bins provided at the festival site. Please use the bins provided.
If you see or are notified of any incident that would break this Code of Conduct or the law, please notify the Medway Pride 26 Event Security team immediately. Anyone found to have failed to report any incidents may face being removed from the parade and refused entry to the main event.
We (Medway Pride CIC and the security team) reserve the right to refuse entry, or remove anyone, who does not follow this Code of Conduct or behaves inappropriately (Please see Consequences of Failing to abide by the Code of Conduct below).
Additional Criteria for Parade Attendees
In addition to the above general Code of Conduct, the following points will also apply to you as a parade attendee.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARADE
No objects can be given to spectators or other parade participants in the parade staging area or during the parade route, without prior permission.
No parade participants can accept prohibited items from spectators after their security check.
No alcohol or drugs are to be consumed or carried in the Parade or Staging Area or during the parade.
Sealed (unbroken seal from manufacture) water bottle is permitted and encouraged.
All participants are required to maintain a continuous forward motion during the parade. No stopping unless we direct you otherwise at stopping points. All performances must be “on the move” except for any stops agreed and directed by the Parade Marshal.
No large gaps between parade groups of more than 3 metres. Please aim to keep a small sensible gap between groups wherever possible (in both the parade staging area and on the parade route).
All parade groups have assigned group organisers who have ultimate responsibility for your group, and you should be aware of who this is.
Participants of the of the parade should not display any branding to advertise businesses or organisations except for sponsors, without prior permission.
We reserve the right to refuse participation of any individual or group that has entered under a false name or given false information. If you need to make any changes to your application, please contact us urgently.
Only those who are registered parade ticket holders may walk in the parade with either their Parade Group Organisers or Community Section. No one is to be pulled in from the crowds to join.
Our Code of Conduct makes sure everyone understands their responsibilities and is aware of what is and isn’t acceptable at Medway Pride. We ask that all attendees abide by the outlined rules; it helps us keep the event a safe space for everyone. By attending the event in any capacity, you have already accepted to follow this Code of Conduct.
Changes may be made to this Code of Conduct prior to the event. It is your responsibility to check.
Additional Criteria for Parade Group Organisers
In addition to the above general Code of Conduct and Additional Criteria for Parade Attendees, the following points will also apply to you as the group organiser for your parade group.
As a group organiser, you have accepted responsibility on behalf of the entire group and are responsible for behaviour within your group.
The Code of Conduct applies equally to everyone in your group.
Please ensure your group is keeping the orderly flow of the parade. All groups are expected to follow the parade route according to their allocated position in the parade. Each group is expected to stay in order. Any group who tries to overtake another group will be removed from the parade.
If anyone in your group does anything that is against the Code of Conduct, all your group may be immediately withdrawn from the parade. We also reserve the right to deny the entry of your whole group into the festival site if the Code of Conduct is not followed.
Additional Criteria for All Vehicles
In addition to the above general Code of Conduct, this applies to all vehicles, either being used in the parade.
No vehicles are permitted in the parade or on-site without the prior written permission from Medway Pride CIC. Transportation details for attendees can be found on our website.
You must display your vehicle pass on the windscreen of your vehicle at all times. The registration number, and other details on the access pass, must be accurate. This pass is only available with permission from Medway Pride CIC. If you have not received your pass, please contact your account liaison.
The vehicle must arrive in the allocated time window. After this you will be denied access.
Every vehicle must have an allocated driver who is capable and insured for driving the specified vehicle. No other drivers may operate the vehicle.
All vehicles must be: legally roadworthy (MOT), insured, and taxed.
The doors of the vehicle must be locked at all times to prevent anyone other than the allocated driver(s) entering. The vehicle should not be left unattended at any time. Exceptions to this are only with explicit permission of Medway Pride CIC.
The vehicle keys must be in possession of either the allocated driver(s) at all times. Keys should not be left in the vehicle when it is not in motion.
You must not enter, move in, or leave the Parade Staging Area or Festival Site without specific direction from a member of the security team or the organising committee.
Do not drive over 5 mph at any time, with hazards flashing when you are moving and stationary.
We reserve the right to check the inside and outside of the vehicle. Please check that you don’t have anything in the car that would be considered offensive, be illegal, be glass, or be alcohol.
All materials or equipment used on or attached to the vehicle must be firmly secured, fireproofed, and adhere to relevant safety regulations (i.e. electrical items must be PAT tested).
Consequences of Failing to abide by the Code of Conduct
These consequences apply to any person or group who does not abide by this Code of Conduct:
by disagreement with any of these rules means you will not be permitted to enter the site.
You may be immediately removed from the event. If you have attended with a group or organisation (including for the parade), your group may also be removed from the event site.
Any costs accrued towards attendance will be forfeitet
Any person found to be in possession or under the influence of illegal substances, or taking part in any illegal activity, will be reported to the police, with whom we work closely to deliver a safe event.
We will be unlikely to accept any future application to participate in any part of the event.
Any person behaving in such a manner will be removed from the parade and the festival site. Their group may also be removed at the sole discretion of the Medway Pride CIC / Event Security.
Any complaints or concerns in relation to this Code of Conduct should be raised with the Parade Director as soon as possible after the complaint has arisen. If an issue is not satisfactorily dealt with, then the Event Manager must be informed. In all matters relating to this Code of Conduct, the decision of the Event Manager will be final. You can contact us via the contact form on our website.
If force majeure results in that the Agreement cannot be fulfilled, the Agreement shall be terminated, and the party suffering from the force majeure shall not be liable for the termination of the Agreement caused by the force majeure. If part of the Agreement cannot be performed or is delayed being performed due to force majeure, the party affected by the force majeure shall not be liable for any breach of contract for such part of the Agreement that cannot be performed or that is delayed to be performed.
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