August 07 issue - Out In The City

GMFA showing their colours
(picture courtesey of GMFA)
There were the
obligatory leather
men, while probably
causing the most looks
of amazement was
transsexual superstar and
porn actor Buck Angel,
who rode a Chariot
pulled by a gang of
semi-naked hunks from
the Hard On club. Not to
be outdone, Fire had
their own hatchback with
hostess Megan proudly
waving the placards, and
glitter-dusted selection of
Vauxhall studs.
The parade made its way to
Westminster, and was followed
by the rally in Trafalgar Square and
cabaret in Leicester Square. Here the
likes of Darren Hayes, UnkleJam, Axe
Girl and Dragonette provided sterling
performances, while the likes of Graham
Norton, John Barrowman and Amy Lamé
acted as comperes, and deputy Labour
leader Harriet Harman gave speeches.
The persistent rain couldn’t fail to slightly
tarnish proceedings, and many ended up
disappearing up to Soho to enjoy cover in the many
bars that were throwing their own Pride parties. We
saw queues to get in to the Yard, Village and Comptons,
while The Edge also did a roaring trade on Soho
Square, where Fire DJs spun the sounds for the crowds.
We didn’t crawl home till the early hours… slightly
damp but with smiles on our faces.
A big thanks to everyone who came to say hello to the
Out In The City team on our stall in Trafalgar Square
– look out for us again at Brighton Pride!
PHOTOGRAPH BY DAVID HUDSON & SARAH GARRETT