Margate seafront will be transformed into a rainbow of colourful flags, dazzling costumes, music and laughter on July 24 when the Thanet Pride festival returns to the streets.

Last year, visitors from across Britain and Europe joined a 15,000-strong crowd to make Kent's only lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans Pride a huge success, and organisers say: "We aim to paint the town pink for a fourth year running with this summer’s family-friendly, free event."

As well as stalls and a funfair, Thanet Pride 2010 will include The Pride Icons Show featuring first-class tributes to Lady Ga Ga, Freddie Mercury, ABBA, Karen Carpenter and George Michael, along with top performer Drag With No Name, Kitty Monroe and London band Moon Shot.

Promoting diversity in all its vibrant colours, Thanet Pride aims to bring together the entire community.