Visit London Gay Pride has quickly become a not-to-be-missed event.
This festival brings together many LGBTQ+ people every year.
Today, I'm going to tell you all about this event.
Here we go!
Gay Pride in London: article summary
What is Gay Pride in London??
Pride in London itself is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and supports the capital's LGBTQ+ communities.
Every summer, the city hosts Pride in London, a huge celebration and vital platform for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or otherwise.
Get ready for huge parties, amazingly fun events and a lot more! a parade to round off the event.
What is the route of the Pride parade in London??
Some 30,000 participants and 300 floats will set off from Hyde Park Corner at noon in early July, dancing and singing on Park Lane, along the Piccadillyon Haymarket to Trafalgar Square and ending in Whitehall.
The route is dotted with toilets, first-aid stations and more. There are also stages with drag/cabaret/musical performances at :
- Golden Square
- Trafalgar Square
- Leicester Square
- Dean Street in Soho
Many LGBTQ+ bars will be open during the day, especially in Soho, so you won't have to worry about where to get a drink.
How long does the Gay Pride parade last??
You should allow about 6 hours, from 12 am to 6 pmalthough the party goes on after that.
Do you need tickets for Pride in London??
No, just turn up and enjoy the party.
However, if you want to watch from the covered stand at Haymarket, a seat will cost you £50.
The history of Gay Pride in London?
The origins of Pride in London date back to the first official Gay Pride march on 1ᵉʳ July 1972, although there were earlier marches at Highbury Fields in 1970.
Inspired by the Stonewall events in New York three years earlier, the parade saw 2,000 participants armed with banners, tambourines, balloons and whistles descend on Trafalgar Square, then walk to Hyde Park for a picnic.
Today's route retraces that of the inaugural march, although it now begins in Hyde Park, rather than ending there.
Signage in the city
In addition to a new LGBTQ+ poster campaign, featuring Gok Wan and Bimini, you'll find an Overground train on the Elizabeth Line wrapped in a rainbow.
Are there any other major LGBTQ+ events in London throughout the year??
Yes, of course. Other events include:
- LGBT+ History Month (February)
- London Trans+ Pride (July)
- Croydon Pride (July)
- Black Pride in the UK (August)
- Bi Pride United Kingdom (September)
London also has one of the liveliest LGBTQ+ scenes in the world, so you can celebrate every day.
London's Gay Pride is an event not to be missed if you want to party with the LGBT+ community or simply spend a good time surrounded by smiling, pleasant people.
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