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.
