Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox It’s been a tough year-and-a-half for everyone.
But there has been a glimmer of hope of getting back to some form of normality with the easing of some government restrictions.
Last year, all Pride events up and down the country had to be cancelled or moved entirely online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
For many LGBTQ+ people, these events are an opportunity to feel safe and comfortable about being themselves. They also offer an opportunity to meet other individuals like themselves - something which has been truly missed since the pandemic. Read more: Emergency teams on standby as thunderstorms to batter UK with flooding warnings issued While measures