Calne will have its first Pride event in 2024

Pride events in Wiltshire have been well supported in the past

A Wiltshire town will be holding its first Pride event in 2024 after requests from the community.

Calne Pride has been planned for 1 June in the centre of the town and will have performances, stalls and a parade.

Church Street will be closed to traffic for the event, which will have artists on stage until 22:00 BST.

Town Councillor Robert Merrick said the new committee is "really energised" for it to become an annual event if 2024 proves popular.

"For a good couple if years, it's something that's been requested by the community," He explained.

"We tried to do it last year but sadly we failed.

"With a little bit of word of mouth we managed to get a huge number of people to come forward for a committee so we're able to put it on this year."

Mr Merrick said Castle Street would have a road closure for the day

Funding has been secured for the first event from Calne Town Council.

Mr Merrick said they hope it could become self-sustaining.

He said they are looking for more artists for the stage but already have their headliners booked.

The event already has interest from stallholders and includes a parade going through the town at 15:00 BST.