Crowds celebrate Rhyl Pride 2026 with music and colour!

Pride supporters wore vibrant colours for the celebration <i>(Image: Hannah Howick)</i>
Pride supporters wore vibrant colours for the celebration (Image: Hannah Howick)
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RHYL was awash with colour, music and celebration as people gathered across the town for this year's Pride festivities.

One of the focal points of the celebrations was Ellis Vaults, on Water Street, where entertainer Royal Serenity kept crowds entertained throughout the afternoon with a lively performance featuring a range of popular songs.

The main stage at Ellis’ Vaults, on Water Street, was hosted by The Royal Serenity (Image: Hannah Howick)

People of all ages turned out to enjoy the event. Many attendees embraced the occasion with colourful outfits and rainbow-themed accessories.

A Pride attendee with a glittery, colourful mohawk and sparkly beard (Image: Hannah Howick)

Among the standout sights of the day was one attendee sporting a glitter-covered rainbow mohawk, which quickly became a talking point among visitors.

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The Royal Serenity said: "A huge thank you to all those who came out to celebrate and support the amazing acts we had on throughout the day across the venues.

The Local (Image: Hannah Howick)

"A huge thank you to those performers, adore you all, and a final huge thank you to Ellis Vaults Rhyl, The Local and The George for having me work with you and trusting me with this extra special pride celebration."

The Local, on Sussex Street, was hosted by Hannah Popey, and The George, on Queen Street, by Jodie Fletcher.

Ellis’ Vaults (Image: Hannah Howick)

Each venue marked the occasion with rainbow balloons and decorations outside, helping to spread the Pride spirit throughout the town centre.

The George (Image: Hannah Howick)

Britain’s Got Talent 2025 finalists Han & Fran performed at the event as well as Noisewave, Ella-Grace, The Royal Serenity Queens and Sarah Price.

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