An EFL club has participated in Pride in London for the first time, after a group of more than 75 from Charlton Athletic marched through the nation’s capital on Saturday 7 July.
Pride in London saw Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) celebrate the success of LGBTQI+ friendly football team CACT Invicta FC and LGBTQI+ supporters’ group Proud Valiants. Previously, clubs had solely been represented by fan groups.
Participants walked behind CACT’s LGBTQI+ themed minibus, while students from the University of Greenwich and young people from Woolwich Common Youth Hub showcased the banners they had made to the London crowds.
The #PrideInCharlton minibus is on its way! Great turnout, great weather and historic day for the #CAFC family at #PrideInLondon! pic.twitter.com/2foHS4GHBH
— Charlton Athletic Community Trust (@CAFCTrust) July 7, 2018
Dr Michael Seeraj, CACT’s Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people in our Pride in London group during the parade!
“There was a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day, and the overwhelmingly positive response from crowds underlines just how much desire there is for football to break down barriers for LGBTQI+ people.”
For more on Charlton Athletic’s appearance at Pride In London, click here.