Nationwide Building Society has announced that it is sponsoring the Swindon and Wiltshire Pride celebration taking place this weekend.

The event, which begins at noon on Saturday, is free of charge and will feature a number of attractions, including a wide range of music and comedy acts performing on the Nationwide Main Stage and Mini Main Stage throughout the day, a parade led by Wiltshire Fire and Rescue, winners of the Pride Pet Show, a market area and advice stalls and on-site refreshments.

The Nationwide Main Stage will include a number of top musical and comedy acts, including singer and TV presenter, Toyah Wilcox, and Pink tribute act, Try This Pink.

The Mini Main stage will host a repertoire of new and upcoming bands performing from 1pm until 7pm.

Caroline Hallatt, Nationwide’s head of corporate responsibility, said: “Nationwide is proud to be an active contributor to the local community, and the Swindon and Wiltshire Pride ethos of diversity and acceptance is one that mirrors our own.

“This is the first time that Nationwide has sponsored this event and we hope it will be a huge success and fun-filled day.”