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PRIDE MARCH ROUTE!
We’re getting ready to march from Kames Bay to Millport Pier! Saturday, 12 September START: Kames Bay Assemble: 12:00 noon March leaves: 12:30pm END: Millport Pier What 3 Words for start location: ///hairpin.incursion.obstinate Our march is around a mile long and follows a flat, seafront route, making it an easy and enjoyable way to join in the celebrations! WALKING ONLY MARCH: Please note that this is a walking-only march. No cars or floats are permitted to take part


Millport set to make history with first-ever Pride march this weekend.
Largs and Millport News "This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate diversity, stand against LGBTQ+ discrimination and bring people together for a family friendly event." MILLPORT is set to make history this weekend as the Isle of Cumbrae hosts its first-ever Pride march. The inaugural Millport Pride will take place on Saturday, September 12, bringing together residents, visitors and supporters for a day of celebration, inclusivity and community spirit. The march will set o


Wee Travel Grant for LGBTQ+ folk in North Ayrshire
Need help with travel costs to attend Millport Pride? Apply for a small travel grant by 9:00 pm (BST) on 9th September. Pride events are key spaces for building community and making visible our diverse society, but more often than not they happen in larger cities which can leave some of us feeling isolated. At Millport Pride we want to make sure we tackle some of those barriers, and so, we will fund travel for a small number of LGBTQ+ folk in North Ayrshire who might otherwi


MILLPORT PRIDE RECOGNISED BY THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Millport Pride is delighted to acknowledge and thank Ross Greer MSP for bringing a motion before the Scottish Parliament on 24 August 2026, recognising and supporting the work of the Millport Pride Committee as we prepare for our first-ever Pride event on Saturday 12 September 2026 in Millport, on the beautiful Isle of Cumbrae. The motion states: “That the Parliament celebrates the inaugural Millport Pride event, which will be held on 12 September 2026; acknowledges the work


Millport Pride - 2 weeks to go!
Parade assemble 12 for 12.30 at Kames Bay, finishes at the pier… and after that? * Community stalls in the Garrison * Youth Zone (ages 12-25) in Cumbrae Youth Project (Drop In Centre) with glitter tattoos, mindfulness, badge making, affirmation wall and more… * Family Space in the Town Hall for under 12s and their grown up(s) * Quiet Zone in the Cumbrae Forum Hub * Rainbow Ukes @ 2pm and comedy @3pm in the Pier Inn (was the Twa Dugs) * Live music in the Pier Hotel * Live musi


Crocodile 🐊 Rock is coming back to Millport.
We are delighted to announce that Crocodile Rock is coming back for one last show as part of Millport Pride UK. We have had an exceptional run at the Fringe and are delighted that the final show of this run will be in the place where it all began. Sunday 13th September at 6pm at Millport Town Hall Tickets are here, limited capacity so I'd recommend getting in sooner rather than later: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/t-qmzxdmm


🌈 Accessibility at Millport Pride! 🏳️🌈
We’re delighted to share that Cycling Without Age are able to offer four spaces on their rickshaw for anyone with accessibility requirements who would like to take part in the Pride March. 💕🚲 The march is approximately 1 mile, on a flat route from Kames Bay to the pier. The rickshaw will join the parade part way along the route. If you’d like to request a space, please contact us at millportpride@gmail.com and we’ll pass your details on to Cycling Without Age. Let’s make su


Talking to your (grand)kids about Pride
As LGBT+ parents and grandparents, we know that talking to kids about LGBTQ+ issues and Pride can be tricky - particularly given that when we were their age, being LGBTQ+ was often something shameful and not for discussion at the dinner table… Families and children are welcome at Millport Pride - come and wave a flag in the parade, explore the stalls and soak up the atmosphere as we gather for our first ever Pride! Cumbrae Youth Project will have a dedicated youth zone for 12


Millport Pride - 3 weeks to go!
Saturday 12th September * Pride March - assemble at Kames Bay from 12pm, march off at 12.30pm. * Community market 1-3pm, The Garrison * Youth Zone (12-25 year olds), 1-3pm, Cumbrae Youth Project * Family Space, 1-3pm, Millport Town Hall * Quiet Space 1-3pm, Cumbrae Forum Hub There will be plenty on offer in the local pubs and from local businesses - watch this space!


🌈🐊 ONE MONTH TO GO! 🐊🌈
The countdown is officially ON! 🎉
In just ONE MONTH, history will be made as we celebrate the FIRST EVER MILLPORT PRIDE! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️


🌈 Thank You, Millport!
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated to Millport Pride after watching Crocodile Rock at Millport Town Hall. This was our very first fundraiser, and we have been overwhelmed by the amazing support from everyone who came along. Your generosity and encouragement mean the world to us and give us a fantastic start as we work to bring Pride events and celebrations to our island community. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to hold our very first fundr


Stall Holders Wanted for our First Ever Pride Market at Garrison House.
Millport Pride is proud to announce that we will have a Pride Market at our First Ever Pride Event. The Market will take Place within Garrison House, Millport on Sat 12 Sept 26. Interested in having a stall? Sign up to register your interest by Friday 8 August 2026 We'll be in touch to let you know if your application is successful How Much Does it Cost? £20 per stall + a donation to Millport Pride Please Note: Food/Drink Stalls are not permitted Register your interest


Millport’s First Pride Festival
Millport is hosting its very first Pride festival on Saturday, September twelfth — a landmark celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community spirit inspired by successful events on nearby islands. Organizers are planning a seafront parade, youth-focused activities, and community stalls, all aimed at boosting visibility for the LGBTQ+ community and fostering unity. Sparked by local teacher Pam Currie’s experience at Arran Pride, this inaugural event brings together about t


Millport to host first ever Pride festival in September
Article from Largs and Millport News - 02.07.2026 MILLPORT is set to host its first ever Pride festival, marking a historic moment for the Isle of Cumbrae. The event, planned for Saturday, September 12 will celebrate diversity, inclusion and community spirit, following similar successful events on neighbouring islands Arran and Bute. Organisers say the day will bring together residents, visitors and members of the LGBTQ+ community for a programme of activities aimed at promot


Our Island Story: How Millport Pride Began.
Every great journey starts with a single conversation. On Wednesday, 18 June 2026, a passionate group of local people came together at the Cumbrae Forum, with others joining online via Zoom, united by one simple but powerful idea: to create a Pride celebration for the Isle of Cumbrae. By the end of the evening, that idea had become something much bigger. It was official – Millport Pride was born. What started as a small discussion has quickly grown into an exciting community
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