Free and discounted tickets for people living near Pride festivities have been released by event bosses - and here's how you can get your hands on one. Residents or tourists staying near the main events can apply for complimentary tickets from event organisers who hope to maintain a good relationship with the community. Hundreds of thousands of revellers will descend on Brighton's streets this August for the city's annual Pride event - with huge festivals in both Preston Park and Kemp Town.
For people living nearby, roads and businesses will be shut for the event weekend on August 3 and 4, causing severe disruption while the party takes over. The Pride Village Party centres in Kemp Town Counter-terrorism police also set up positions on rooftops and install heavy barriers to keep a watchful eye over the crowds. A spokesman for Pride said: "Our aim, as always, is to run a safe, well-managed event while ensuring that all residents have access to and from their homes, businesses, and venues during the time that the event is taking place.
" Vehicle attack barriers in London Road last year (Image: Andrew Gardner / The Argus) How can I get free tickets for the Pride Village Party? Each household or business within or impacted by the Pride Village Party in Kemp Town is entitled to a maximum of four wristbands - although larger households can apply for more if proof is given to event bosses. Revellers visiting Brighton for the celebrations and staying in temporary accommodation such as.
