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Cardiff Mardi Gras 2005 : Street Party
venue:   The Golden Cross
event:   Cardiff-Wales Lesbian & Gay Mardi Gras
review date:   Sunday, 11 September 2005
photos & words by:   James Brooks

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review

Pride Sundays are often my favourite days. Everyone's chilled out, and if you're lucky, you get to attend a fab little street party with plenty of entertainment!

The first half was hosted by the completely mad Pixie Perez - dressed like Big Bird on Speed who subjected unfortunate passers-by to some light-hearted verbal and physical abuse.

Acts on stage included Copy Cats from Birmingham, Caroline Cooper (Charlotte Church's auntie), Dolly Diamond (the artist formerly known as Dolly Quicksand), Lola Lasagne (who took over the introductions later in the evening), a Kylie tribute act (who I mistakenly thought was Madonna... oh... the beers!) and Kitty Litter.

The party went on through the dusk and the until the gathered throng were suitably merry. A lovely way to finish the weekend!

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"Lola starts marketing her new childrens' parties..."

Said by James on Wed, 14th September 2005.

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about The Golden Cross

One of the oldest gay pubs (and pubs in general), The Golden Cross is one of the hubs of Cardiff's gay scene with regular cabaret, karaoke and entertainment.

Today for The Golden Cross:

Raunch
Kitty Litter hosts this saucy start to your weekend with top stripper action. DJ Lucy Lou keeps the soundtrack in order.

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about Cardiff-Wales Lesbian & Gay Mardi Gras

Cardiff-Wales Lesbian & Gay Mardi Gras (Lesbiad a Hoywon Caerdydd-Cymru) is Wales's national gay pride event, attracting over 40,000 people to the main park festival and lesbian and gay revellers from all over the world to enjoy a big weekend of celebrations in the city.

Click for more info and complete listings for Cardiff-Wales Lesbian & Gay Mardi Gras complete listings


about Lola Lasagne

The award-winning Lola Lasagne has long been a favourite cabaret performer in London and Brighton. Although it's obviously a drag queen's prerogative not to reveal specifics - let's just say it has been more than a decade and less than a lifetime!

The next Lola Lasagne date for your diary:

Friday, 16th May
Midlands Mayhem @ Village Inn, Birmingham

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