Preparations are officially underway in the town centre as Bolton Pride is set to return to the borough this weekend.

The festival will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26, with hundreds expected to flock to the centre to celebrate.

And preparations are underway, Victoria Square is currently restricted as crews work to fit the stage to the town hall steps, and foot huts are put up for the entertainment filled weekend.

The annual event gets underway on Saturday with the parade, starting at the University of Bolton before making its way through the town centre and finishing in Victoria Square for a weekend of performances.

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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust will be walking the parade alongside charities, businesses and other local organisations.

NHS services will also be hosting a stall in Victoria Square to provide communities with a range of information and advice.

James Mawrey, Director of People and Deputy Chief Executive at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust said: “We’re so proud to be able to support our LGBTQ+ community.

"This weekend we’ll be celebrating inclusivity and how far we have come, whilst making sure all of our communities feel empowered to access the care they need.”

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