HC-One was delighted to be a sponsor of Darlington Pride, organised by Darlington Borough Council, to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Staff joined members of the local community to mark the three-day celebrations, with the main events taking place over the weekend.
Tasneem Bhopalwala, equality, diversity and inclusion lead at HC-One, said: “HC-One was honoured to be a sponsor and celebrate Pride in Darlington for the third consecutive year, championing equality, embracing differences, respect and inclusivity for all. Our colleagues really enjoyed getting involved in the Darlington Pride celebrations this year including the Pride Festival.
“We need to seek beyond the obvious and push our boundaries further, challenge societal norms, and advocate for the wellbeing and success of all diverse groups including those from the Pride community.’
The main festivities included a vibrant all-inclusive Pride Festival, with a Pride March.
There was also a variety of live music, tribute acts, theatrical performances and street theatre, food and drink traders, information stalls and activities plus much more.
Staff took part in the march to celebrate acceptance, inclusivity, equality and the work of LGBTQIA+ people. They painted their faces, had their hair braided with rainbow art and carried rainbow pride flags as banners to especially mark the occasion.
The Pride Weekend festivities also included a Pride Bike Ride. This was then followed by Pride in the Park as well as a Pride Picnic. There was also acoustic music by Tracks Darlington.