BURSTING at the seams with fun events for all the family, there's so much going on in Hampshire this August bank holiday weekend.
The city's rainbow celebration Pride takes centre stage in Southampton while music lovers are in for a treat at Victorious Festival.
Here's our pick of the five top places to go for some fun in the sun.
Southampton Pride, Saturday
The heart of Southampton is once again set to be filled with colour and love as thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans festival-goers and their friends take part in an annual celebration.
The city is set to host Southampton Pride 2022, the south's fastest-growing festival of its kind, on Saturday.
With live music, outdoor stalls, and performances, Southampton Pride is a family-friendly festival celebrating love and equality.
Pride will take place on Saturday, starting at 11am and run until 10pm.
With around 17,000 visitors expected, festival-goers will be able to enjoy more than 60 live acts alongside more than 30 vendors.
From food stalls to community support teams, the festival will have a little something for everyone.
There will be live entertainment throughout the day over multiple stages.
The Vivienne, the first winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, will be the headliner for the City's pride event.
Victorious Festival, Southsea Common
One of the biggest music festivals in the south returns this weekend with some of the industry’s most exciting names.
Headliners Stereophonics, Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender are set to perform as part of a bumper line-up taking place over more than 15 stages at Victorious Festival on Southsea Common.
There is room for more tunes this year as the event, which began in Portsmouth’s historic dockyards in 2013, now starts at the earlier time of 1pm on Friday with Scottish rockers Primal Scream first on stage.
Up to 65,000 fans each day are expected to attend to see both seasoned performers and hotly tipped up-and-coming acts.
Tickets from victoriousfestival.co.uk
Jurassic Encounter, Royal Victoria Country Park, all weekend
More than 50 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs have come roaring into a Southampton park.
Jurassic Encounter is at Royal Victoria Country Park until September 4.
Visitors can encounter creatures from the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.
The event features two life-sized T-Rex beasts, which roar and snarl at passers-by.
Other family favourites include Pterosaurs that shriek from the trees and a 15m tall Brachiosaurus guarding her eggs.
The animatronic installations feature information panels, containing interesting facts about each dinosaur, ensuring a visit to Jurassic Encounter will be as educational as it is exciting.
An excavation sand pit allows children to dig for their dinosaur skeletons and fossils, and learn how archaeologists discovered the extinct species of past eras. And a VR experience offers the chance to escape into a different world.
Food and refreshments are available along the route and a merchandise trailer at the end of the route for children to purchase a souvenir.
Tickets from jurassicencounters.uk
Roller disco, Westquay, all weekend
The roller disco continues at Westquay this weekend.
Residents and city visitors are invited to pull on their skates and hit the dancefloor for the first-ever roller disco on The Esplanade.
The event runs until September 4 and is open to visitors of all ages and abilities, from roller rookies to roller pros.
The rink is covered and features glitter balls, bright lights and giant props to give the ultimate retro disco feel.
On Friday and Saturday nights, skaters can pick up a set of LED headphones and enjoy a Silent Roller Disco with three music channels to select from including 80’s classics and a live DJ.
Book at west-quay.co.uk/events/roller-disco
Hares of Hampshire, Southampton and Winchester, all weekend
A spectacular public art event is bounding across the cities of Southampton and Winchester, continuing until Monday.
Leap out of hibernation with Hares of Hampshire, an interactive art event brought to you by The Murray Parish Trust and Wild In Art.
Winchester and Southampton streets, parks and public spaces are being brought to life with an exhibition of magnificent hares. Each giant sculpture is individually designed and beautifully created.
Enjoy the free, fun, family-friendly trail while exploring our great cities. This is an opportunity for locals and visitors to be inspired, get creative and celebrate the history and culture of Hampshire.
For details, visit haresofhampshire.co.uk
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