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Celebrating Pride Cumbernauld

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1839: tabled on 04 September 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 1 Member. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates Pride Cumbernauld on hosting the first ever Pride event in Cumbernauld on 16 August 2025; notes that this family-friendly fun day took place in the beautiful surroundings of Palacerigg Country Park; understands that, in April 2025, an open meeting at the Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub explored the idea of holding the new town's first ever Pride and an organising committee was formed; further notes that local LGBTQIA performers and volunteers worked with ally organisations to make Pride Cumbernauld a fun musical event; understands that one performer had sung in drag worldwide but never in their home town; acknowledges that this shows how far we have come but how much further we still have to go; observes that a drag King led a children’s story time and that there was a sing-along screening of a famous film; takes note that the pups pride parade involved fun canine competitions led by Cumbernauld Pet Pantry; also notes that Unicorn rides, local stalls and food providers brought flavour to the day; further observes that the music had the all-age crowd dancing and singing along; notes that Cumbernauld United Ladies Team sought to recruit new players; also observes that Palacerigg Community Trust provided volunteers and support for the day; and further congratulates the volunteers, supporting organisations and businesses who made the first Pride Cumbernauld possible for LGBTQIA people in the greater Cumbernauld area be seen, heard and valued at our town's very own Pride.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.