Tickets are now on sale for the Duckie Summer Fete, an unmissable celebration of Pride in London at Finsbury Circus Gardens in the world-renowned City of London on Saturday 1 July.
The extravaganza is a modern mash up of an afternoon fair and picnic, which pays homage to the early Pride celebrations of the 1970s, and will bring together live music, performances from iconic LGBTQ+ entertainment groups and delectable food and drink stalls.
The event is part if the City of London Corporation’s flagship Destination City programme which sets out a vision for the Square Mile to become a world-leading leisure destination for UK and global visitors, workers, and residents to enjoy.
Produced for the City of London Corporation by Duckie, a group of veteran LGBTQ+ club runners who produce show stopping events and workshops, and designed by Robin Whitmore, Riah and Slap by Daz, the Duckie Summer Fete will run from 1pm – 8pm.
Finsbury Circus Gardens will see entertainment running throughout the afternoon, including live music by the London Gay Symphony Orchestra and DJs Readers Wifes, as well as performances by the Rambert School of Dance directed by choreographers Thick and Tight, a Gender Circus and The Duck Dollys.
A Brass Marching Band will also be recreating iconic queer anthems such as I Will Survive, I Am What I Am and YMCA.
A variety of quirky food and drink stalls will be on site, including an Ice Cream Van hosted by performer David Hoyle, treats served from The Posh Club and refreshments from the Butch Bear Beer Bar. Visitors are also invited to bring along their own picnic to enjoy the festivities.