Important Information

Please observe the following Festival Rules

OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND UPDATED AT ANY TIME

• We expect everyone attending Milton Keynes Pride Festival to behave in an appropriate manner consistent with the value of diversity and identity in the LGBTQ+ communities.
• Any offensive behaviour including homophobia, transphobia, racism, or sexism will not be tolerated.
• All staff, security personnel, medical teams, police, fire & ambulance should be treated with respect.
• Please comply with requests/directions from staff regarding event operations.
• Our security measures are under constant review & we reserve the right to change anything security related at short notice.
• Management reserves the right to refuse admission.
• By attending the event, you give your express consent to your actual or simulated likeness being included within any film, photograph, audio and/or visual recording to be used in any media, for any purpose, at any time. The copyright to which shall be owned by Milton Keynes Pride Festival CIC.
• Please note that pyrotechnics, lasers, smoke machines, strobe lighting or other special effects may take place as part of some act’s performances across the festival stages.
• The Campbell Park plateau is mainly grass and is uneven in places. It’s likely that the site may be muddy, water soaked or dusty depending on the weather. There is an outer concrete circle providing a flat surface.
• Any person found to be partaking in an illegal activity will be reported to the police.

Prohibited items.

1. No illegal substances

2. No dangerous or hazardous items

3. No glass

4. No Liquids (except water or sunscreen)

5. No alcohol

6. No disposable BBQ’s

7. No Fireworks, flares, or Chinese lanterns

8. No inflatables

9. No large umbrellas (folding umbrellas ok)

10. No flag poles

11. No flyers for distribution

12. No posters, signs or banners that could be deemed offensive

13. No goods for unauthorised trading

14. No lasers or laser pens

15. No unofficial high-vis vests or jackets

16. No chairs, stools, seat sticks

17. No air horns or megaphones

18. No bicycles, skateboards, or scooters

19. No drones

20. No unauthorised professional commercial photography or video

21. No electric Scooters

22. No pop-up tents or structures

This event is a drug free event. No forms of drugs or legal highs are permitted at any time (this includes poppers) All bags and persons will be checked upon arrival and any items found confiscated. Whilst we want people to enjoy their day anyone who is intoxicated and unable to manage themselves will either be refused entry or asked to leave if they are already in the event.

• No glass items will be allowed on site and all drinks will be served in plastic.
• We operate challenge 25, any persons found attempting and or purchasing alcohol for those under the age of 18 will be asked to leave.
• Any item that could be perceived, as a weapon will be removed at entry and entry will be denied.
• There will be zero tolerance of ANY forms of discriminatory behaviour regardless of who the perpetrator is, this person will be asked to leave the event. This is a safe space for everyone, security and volunteers will be on hand to support anyone that is worried or if they need to report an incident.
• Artists and event attendees are asked to be respectful in their use of language in front of any children during the daytime for example: all comedy sketches will refrain from using swear words or explicit sexual language until after 6pm.
• No under 18’s will be permitted on site after 6pm.

The Milton Keynes Pride Festival team have worked with disability groups to try and make this event as accessible as possible.

Accessibility tent.

This space provides wheelchair charging stations, seating, and a rest area for assistance dogs.

Sensory tent

Providing a calming space which for anyone with sensory needs, which can be used for a rest and somewhere quieter during the peak times of the festival. The space offers sensory stimulation within a blacked-out tent providing relaxing visuals and sounds, soft furnishings and seating, as well as colourful sensory bubble tubes.

If anyone is feeling anxious or withdrawn at the festival, this area is perfect for a calming space. If you require additional assistance during your visit, please find a volunteer who can direct you to some support. Please be mindful of others when using this space.

BSL interpreters

Milton Keynes Pride Festival have registered signing interpreters across all performance stages and our community space.

Toilets

You’ll find gender-neutral wheelchair accessible toilets on the festival site, including a Mobiloo (a pop-up changing facility) providing a hoist and adult sized changing bench. Please refer to our pride Map for details of the locations of the toilets and Mobiloo.

Medical emergencies

In the event of a medical emergency, please notify a member of Milton Keynes Pride Festival’s volunteers, steward’s or security for any assistance that is required.

Festival site access

There is a disabled drop off point outside the Campbell Park events plateau entrance where you will be assisted by our event stewards, the MKPF team have liaised with local wheelchair suitable taxi companies in MK and they are making sure they have plenty of staff for the day.

Accessible parking

Please note there is no onsite parking, there will be a limited number of bays coned off outside the festival plateau down (Avebury Boulevard). These spaces will be reserved for festival goers with accessibility needs, if we can provide you with a space upon arrival you will be required to present a disabled badge. If you have any queries, or need assistance during your visit to the festival, please ask a volunteer, steward, or security member.

Site Accessibility

The Campbell Park plateau is mainly grass and is uneven in places. It’s likely that the site may be muddy, water soaked or dusty depending on the weather. There is an outer concrete circle providing a flat surface for festival goers with accessibility requirements.

Assistance and guide dogs

Assistance & Guide dogs are welcome throughout the festival. However, we strongly recommend not exposing animals to any performance stages, as they could be particularly noisy.

To try and allow everyone to attend and enjoy their day in a way that is relative to them,

our festival is structured in a particular way.

12PM TO 6PM

This is a family friendly time where the following dress code restrictions apply.

We ask adults to be mindful between these hours, when lots of families with children will be present at our festival.

A guidance of ‘swimsuit coverage’ is a minimum requirement.

There is a clear legal guidelines around public nudity, which all event participants are expected to abide by!

6PM TO 10.00PM

Express yourself and wear whatever you like!

Festival goers are advised this time is ‘adult time’.

During this time where restrictions no longer apply, there may be items of clothing that do not cover specific areas of the body.

Please note no under 18’s will be permitted onsite after 6PM