PRIDE IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE TO CONTINUE AS SCHEDULED

Russell Allen, Chair of Pride in Brighton & Hove said: “Due to the growing number of social network rumours about Pride NOT taking place this weekend, we would like to reassure all attendees that Pride in Brighton and Hove 2011 Parade, Park event and Street Party will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday.”

Sue Heard, Sussex Police said: “Pride is not cancelled! Sussex Police recognise the national issue and we are keen to support wherever we can. We are monitoring events elsewhere in the county, however local policing needs come first and we aim for business as usual this weekend.”

Not only is the event going ahead put the event includes an XFactor Line up.

Pride in Brighton and Hove are delighted to announce Alexandra Burke as headliner for the Preston Park 2011 event.

The x-factor winner and chart topper will be bringing her inimitable R&B dance sound to the Pride Live stage on August 13.

Following the sell-out success of her debut concert tour ‘All Night Long’ earlier this year, Alexandra will remind crowds once again why she won votes, and hearts, with her live performances on x-factor.

With a new album in the pipeline, which promises to get ‘down and dirty’ as a ‘fiercer’ rival to her number one debut ‘Overcome’, Pride is excited to showcase a vamped up version of the pop superstar. From the reggae infused dancehall number ‘Start Without You’ and the record-breaking ballad ‘Hallelujah’, to the club ready ‘Bad Boys’, crowds can expect a varied and vigorous set from the x-factor star.

Pride officials are thrilled to welcome such a huge name in UK pop to what is set to be Brighton and Hove Pride’s most exciting year yet.

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