Your Safety At Pride

Most people arrive and leave Pride without any issues. However, on a small number of occasions in previous years, we’ve received reports of individuals experiencing verbal abuse while travelling to or from the event because of the flags they were carrying or the way they were were dressed.

We have never received reports of anyone being physically assaulted or feeling unsafe at Channel Islands Pride itself, but we recognise that everyone’s experience is different.

If you’re concerned about travelling to Pride, consider:

• Travelling with friends or as part of a group.
• Waiting until you arrive at Market Square before displaying Pride flags or changing into more colourful outfits, if that makes you feel more comfortable.
• Planning your journey in advance and choosing routes you feel confident using.

If you’d like help connecting with others travelling to Pride, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.

During Pride

Our volunteers, stewards, security team and first aiders are here to help throughout the day. If you experience or witness any harassment, discrimination or behaviour that makes you feel unsafe, please speak to a member of the Pride team as soon as possible.

If you would prefer to contact us after the event, you can email hello@channelislandspride.org.

We want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable and memorable Pride. If you’re planning to drink alcohol, please do so responsibly and look out for those around you.

Our licensed bars, along with our alcohol-free bars, help raise vital funds for Channel Islands Pride, so we kindly ask that you do not bring your own alcohol into the event. Security staff may carry out random bag searches, and any alcohol brought onto the site will not be permitted.

If you appear to be excessively intoxicated, you may be refused entry or asked to leave the event. Security staff will be present throughout the day, and Guernsey Police will also be in attendance to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience.

Alcohol-Free Area

An alcohol-free viewing area will be available at the front of the Main Stage, providing a space for anyone who would prefer to enjoy the performances in an alcohol-free environment. An alcohol-free bar serving a range of soft drinks and mocktails will also be available nearby.

Age Verification

All licensed bars operate a Challenge 25 policy. If you’re lucky enough to look under 25, please be prepared to show valid photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence, before purchasing alcohol.

Drink Responsibly

To help you enjoy the day:

• Drink plenty of water throughout the event.
• Eat regularly.
• Alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks or water.
• Look after your friends and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

If you or someone you’re with needs assistance at any point during the event, please speak to a member of the Pride team, security staff or one of our first aiders.

The safety and wellbeing of everyone attending Channel Islands Pride is our priority. For that reason, Channel Islands Pride operates a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal drugs and psychoactive substances (sometimes referred to as “legal highs”).

Anyone found in possession of, using or supplying illegal substances will be refused entry or removed from the event. Any suspected criminal activity will be reported to Guernsey Police and, where necessary, security staff may detain individuals until police arrive.

If you have any concerns about drug-related activity during the event, please speak to a member of the Pride team or security.

Qualified first aiders and medical professionals will be on hand throughout Channel Islands Pride to respond to any incidents or medical emergencies.

A clearly signposted First Aid Station will be located within the Pride Village at the Bathing Pools. If you or someone else needs assistance, please speak to the nearest volunteer, steward or security team member, who will help you access the support you need.

If you have any questions before the event, please get in touch.

Lost Children & Vulnerable People

Channel Islands Pride is a busy event, so we recommend that parents, carers and guardians show children and anyone who may need extra support where to go if they become separated from their group.

Our designated Lost Children & Vulnerable People Point is located in the Quiet Zone, inside the iconic red London bus at the Pride Village.

If you become separated from a child or vulnerable adult in your party, please make your way there or speak to the nearest volunteer, steward or security team member as soon as possible. They will help reunite you as quickly as possible.

If a child or vulnerable adult is found alone, they will be cared for by appropriately trained members of the Pride team until they can be safely reunited with their family or group. Where appropriate, only volunteers who have an Enhanced DBS certificate will remain with them.

If necessary, announcements can be made from the Main Stage to help reunite families. Please speak to a member of the Pride team if you think this would be helpful.

Lost Property

If you find any lost property during the event, please hand it in at the Quiet Zone inside the red London bus.

If you’ve misplaced something, the Quiet Zone should also be your first stop. Our team will do everything they can to help reunite you with your belongings. Any unclaimed items will be retained for a short period after the event. If you’ve already left Pride, please contact us at hello@channelislandspride.org

If you need assistance at any point during Channel Islands Pride, don’t hesitate to ask. Our team is here to help and will be happy to point you in the right direction or provide support if you need it.

Look out for:

• Liberate volunteers wearing high-visibility jackets.
• Donkeycorn Crew members wearing their distinctive Donkeycorn Crew T-shirts.
• Security staff, St John Ambulance and Guernsey Police, who will be on site throughout the event.

If you or someone else needs help, feels unwell, becomes separated from their group, or you witness behaviour that concerns you, please speak to any member of the Pride team, security or emergency services. If you’re unsure who to approach, simply head to the Quiet Zone inside the red London bus, where someone will be able to help or direct you to the right place.

Channel Islands Pride is a public event, and photography and filming will take place throughout the day. News media may also be in attendance.

Photographs and video footage may be used by Channel Islands Pride, Liberate, Visit Guernsey and our event partners across digital, social media and printed publications to celebrate and promote Pride.

If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please speak to a member of the Pride team when you arrive or email info@channelislandspride.org before the event. While we can’t guarantee you won’t appear in the background of crowd photographs or video footage, we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

Drones

For the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending, private drones are not permitted at Channel Islands Pride.

Only authorised drone operators with the appropriate licences, permissions and insurance may operate drones at the event, and all flights must comply with Guernsey’s aviation regulations and any temporary restrictions in place.

If you’re planning to film or photograph Pride professionally using a drone, please contact us in advance.

As the celebrations come to an end, we’d like everyone to get home safely. Whether you’re heading home after the Main Stage closes or continuing the celebrations at one of our official after-parties, please take a few moments to plan your journey.

Don’t Walk Home Alone

If you’d prefer not to walk home alone after Pride, we’re here to help.

We are happy to organise ‘walking crocodiles’—groups of people leaving at similar times who can walk home together. If you’d like to join one, simply speak to a member of the Pride team during the event and we’ll help coordinate a group.

Buses

Guernsey’s bus network operates day and night services at weekends, making it easy to travel to and from Pride. We recommend checking your route before the event, as evening services may be busier than usual.

For those staying at the Official Pride Hotel, complimentary shuttle buses will operate throughout the day from 11:00am until approximately 2:00am. A shuttle timetable will be available at the hotel.

Taxis

Taxis are available from the town taxi rank or can be booked in advance. We recommend booking ahead, particularly if you require an accessible vehicle or are planning to leave immediately after the event.

If You’re Drinking

If you’re planning to drink alcohol, please arrange a safe way home in advance and never drink and drive.