Red Funnel has announced its renewed sponsorship of Isle of Wight Pride for 2018, which returns to the Island on Saturday 21st July as host to UK Pride.
The UK’s only Pride event to take place on a beach, the inaugural IW Pride enjoyed huge success in 2017, culminating in a successful bid to host the second ever UK Pride, following on from Hull last year.
Jonathan Green, Red Funnel’s Marketing and Communications Director said:
“We’re delighted to continue our sponsorship of IW Pride following Red Funnel’s support of the successful bid to host UK Pride. The event showcases the Island as an inclusive and friendly destination and helps to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues. We look forward to welcoming all UK and international visitors travelling via Southampton.”
Commenting on Red Funnel’s support, Matt Bundy, IW Pride Trustee said:
“Red Funnel was an enormous support for Pride in our first year, many people commented on the amazing rainbow flags which remained at the terminals throughout the summer. We are really excited to be working with them in 2018.”
IW Pride is a free to attend event but attendees must register in advance at www.iwpride.org.
For friends and family travelling from the mainland, Red Funnel has IW Pride ferry offers available, including a 25% early bird discount for vehicles travelling between Southampton and East Cowes 19th-24th July and a £15 weekend return rate for foot passengers. The foot passenger offer, valid for travel 21st-22nd July, is inclusive of Red Funnel return travel to East/West Cowes and onward connection to the event via Southern Vectis bus services to Ryde.
For more information on IW Pride and full details of Red Funnel’s offers visit www.redfunnel.co.uk/iwpride.
