The director and founder of an Oxfordshire Pride event is hoping to match last year's sell-out event.

Bicester Pride is back next weekend for its fourth year, taking place from 2pm until 10pm on Saturday, September 7 at Garth Park. 

Founder and director of Bicester Pride, Christina Riley, said the event has grown since it first started.

"We've grown bigger and bigger," she said.

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"Last year we had over 1000 people attend and sold out, and this year we're hoping to equal that.

"It's one of the biggest events in Bicester."

Bicester Pride 2023Bicester Pride 2023 (Image: Christina Riley)

For the first two years the event was held in the Nightingale pub in Langford Village, and with the support of Bicester Town Council it has been held in Garth park for the last two years.

The event is a day festival celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities and will have a pride market and family entertainment throughout the day, followed by an afterparty at the Lamb Inn on Sheep Street.

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There will also be a Freddie Mercury Queen tribute, a Lady GaGa tribute, a drag artist, DJ Elite Entertainment and more for visitors to enjoy. 

Ms Riley added: "It's a fantastic line-up."

"Traditionally, Bicester has not had anything in terms of LGBT inclusion until four years ago.

"Slowly, the town is becoming more LGBT inclusive and friendly, and I think that's a good reflection for Bicester."

It is a not-for-profit community interest company with all raised funds going back into running Pride.

Bicester Village, Brita and Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action are sponsoring the event this year.