A YORK bar is gearing up for Pride this weekend and getting ready to welcome some 'cheeky' guests.
The Impossible WonderBar and Restaurant in St Helen's Square is decked out in rainbow colours ahead of York Pride taking over the city this weekend as the event returns for 2025, celebrating all things LGBTQ+.
The charity which is run by volunteers and trustees works to promote equality and diversity for those living in York and the surrounding areas, among many other important objectives.
This year, people wanting to get involved with one of the biggest events in the community can expect a parade, Ziggy's after party, boat cruise and lots more.
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On Saturday night (June 7) the Cheeky Girls will be on stage at Knavesmire at 5.35pm and will go on to feature alongside York drag queen Velma Celli and The DreamBoyz at Impossible from 8pm.
Cheeky Girls, twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia, from Romania, became a sensation following their appearance on talent show Popstars: The Rivals in 2002.
The novelty act’s biggest hit was their single Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum), which peaked at number two in the charts.
Impossible's business development manager, Jack Vanston, said: "We're really looking forward to Pride again this year.
"There's not a lot of 'safe spaces' in York for gay people and we want people to know that Impossible is a safe space not just this coming Pride weekend, but all year round, whether it's in the pink Room, the restaurant or the hotel. I want the business to be inclusive for everybody."
Impossible is one of a number of participating businesses with events this year. Go to https://www.yorkpride.org.uk/york-pride-guide/ for full details
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