The festival was established in 2004 when a
far right organisation was due to come to
Bournemouth to demonstrate against
homosexuality. Many prominent figures and active members of the LGBT community in the area came together to organise an event in the Lower Gardens In 2020 the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event returned in person in 2021. Themes for the event include "Paint the World with your Pride" (2019) The theme for 2024 was intended to be "Eurovision" but the organisers scrapped this theme due to the
Gaza war, and controversy around Israel's participation in the Eurovision contest. The theme for 2024 was ultimately changed, with the website stating "There is no theme this year. Be you – the vibrant, colourful, beautiful, YOU!" ==External links==