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Bourne Free is an annual celebration of all diversities that live in Bournemouth, England and the constant strive towards universal equality for all – through celebration, entertainment and awareness.

1 Introduction
2 Bourne Free Gay Pride Festival 2006
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] Introduction

Bourne Free was originally set up in 2002 when a far right organisation was due to come to Bournemouth and aggressively preach how, homosexuality was wrong. Many prominent figures and active members of the many gay communities in the south came together to organise a wonderful party in the Bournemouth Gardens to keep the many gay communities away from the bigots and keep them together for a fun day of celebration, rather than a hostile day of violence.

By the end of the day, those who had come together just weeks before the aggressive preachers came to Bournemouth , the Bourne Free Committee felt that we could have done so much more if we had more time. The day went without a hitch, with lots of well known entertainers taking the Bournemouth Bandstand Stage supporting diversity, with a massive balloon release and two minute silence for victims of hate crime, Bouremouth's first Gay Pride March and most importantly – the determination for everyone to get back together and do it all again the next year, but this time as an official charity with official roles to organise the best celebration every year that included everyone for everyone.

Now Bourne Free has become an annual celebration in the heart of Bournemouth for everyone to see the differences in Bournemouth and the fun that can be had by all.

[edit] Bourne Free Gay Pride Festival 2006

The 2006 Bourne Free Pride Festival was a great success with high visitor numbers and a bright sunny day!

The unique Beachfront Parade kicked off at 1pm from Alum Chine, a colorful celebration of equality and diversity along Bournemouth’s stunning beach promenade towards the Pier Approach and into the Lower Gardens.

The Bandstand in the Lower Gardens played host to top acts all afternoon, from camp pop to hilarious drag and cabaret, be sure not to miss big stars including Chenai from The X Factor, the Intenso Project from the Ministry of Sound and The Fleurettes, winners of Drag Idol.

There was drinks and dancing in the Dance Arena at the Pier Showbar with the best DJs and plenty of refreshments on offer, also a chance to cool off from the hot south coast sun!

In the Lower Gardens there was Charity & Information Stalls and people enjoyws a picnic on the grass watching the live acts.

There was 2 huge Bourne Free after parties - Dream Nightclub in The Triangle opened from 8pm-5am with Coco (from Fragma) and Hannah Jones live on stage and BOLTS at the Pier Showbar is having a special beachwear party 9pm-late.