Following the tragic events in Orlando, a number of location LGBT organisations and charities will be holding vigils of remembrance.
Below are some vigil’s that are being held across the country, where you can attend to show your support:
London – 13 Jun Old Compton Street at 7pm.
More details can be found right here.
Manchester – 13 June Sackville Park at 9pm
The vigil will be held in the gardens by the Beacon of Hope.
At 9.30pm a candlelit vigil with Manchester Lesbian & Gay Chorus, Jonathan Mayor, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Antony Cotton, Annie Wallace and Gerry Potter will take place.
Event will end around 2215.
Candles provided by the wonderful George House Trust or bring your own. The Town Hall will be lit in rainbow colours. Details can be found here.
Wales — 13 June A gathering will commence from 7pm outside the National Assembly Senedd building in Cardiff Bay.
Open to all who wish to attend and reflect. A number of support representatives and leaders will be present. Details here.
Liverpool — 13 June
The iconic St George’s Hall in the heart of Liverpool city centre will host a special Vigil on the Plateau from 7-8pm tonight with speakers from Liverpool Pride, Trans Liverpool and the Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson. Organisers are encouraging all to come along show support.
St George’s Hall will also be lit up by Liverpool City Council in LGBT rainbow colours this evening to show the city’s love and support to the victims and all affected by the terrible events at the USA Gay nightclub. Details here.
Leeds – 13 June Lower Briggate 10.15pm
One prominent member of the Leeds LGB&T community and a key figure in getting this vigil together Harry Nettleton announced that “At 11pm on Lower Briggate, traffic will cease as every member and friend of the Leeds Gay Scene is invited to stand hand in hand on the streets of gay leeds to show support and solidarity with Orlando”.
More details can be found here.
Milton Keynes – 13 June Campbell Park 8pm
Organised by Q:Alliance, the organisation commented: “These events are deeply distressing to LGBT people everywhere, as they are to all people. For anyone who is affected personally, Q:alliance will offer whatever support we can and we encourage you to contact us.”
Details can be found here.
Nottingham – 13 June Speakers Corner 7pm
There will be a minutes silence and an opportunity for people to express their thoughts and feelings.
More details can be found here.
Birmingham — 13 June Kent street opposite Nightingales 10pm
A candlelit vigil will take place this evening at 10pm on Kent Street, directly outside the Nightingale Club in the heart of the gay village, in a show of support and solidarity for the 50 who lost their lives at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
We will be joining together for keynote speakers, performance and a two minute silence.
Everyone is welcome. More details can be found here.
Norwich — 13 June Please meet at 7pm at CityHall on St Peters Street.
Edinburgh — 15 June
Edinburgh stands with Orlando vigil.
Wednesday 15th June, St Andrew Square, 7pm until 8pm. One minute silence will be at 7.30pm.
Everyone is welcome. Details here.
Brighton — 5-7th August
To honour the memory and show solidarity following the tragic events at Pulse, an LGBT nightclub in Orlando, and victims of all hate crimes, an act of remembrance will take place on the main stage at Brighton Pride on Saturday 6th August.
Pride celebrates diversity and tolerance within all our communities and this tragedy should not divide us, but bring us together to stand side by side in unity against all hate crime. Details here.
Credit to Gay Times for portions of this article, and providing links to the associated events. Original article: https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/news/39421/details-of-nationwide-uk-vigils-for-orlando-shooting/