Local businessman and Hollyoaks founding cast member Tony
Hutchinson will organise the event when he decides that it could be a
lucrative money-making opportunity.
The storyline will launch Hollyoaks' 20th birthday week on a
light-hearted note, before things inevitably take a turn for the worse
for the villagers with some dramatic plots planned.
Executive
producer Bryan Kirkwood revealed: "The 20th anniversary week will start
in the village with riotous comedy as Tony Hutchinson, played by our
original star Nick Pickard, decides to exploit the pink pound by throwing Hollyoaks' first ever Gay Pride festival. It's unbelievable that it's our first considering how many gay characters we've had in the village!"
The show chiefs were keen for Tony to take a central role in the big
episodes as he is the programme's sole remaining original character.
Tony will also be involved in other high-profile storylines across the week which will be revealed nearer the time.
