We are now just weeks away from one of the capital’s biggest weekends on the calendar and if you still haven’t worked out how to get involved, we have all the information you need.
The event promotes the LGBTQ+ values of visibility, unity and equality and encourages “LGBTQ+ people to express themselves creatively and celebrate their identity”.
London Pride 2023
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “Our capital’s Pride celebrations were a huge success and I can’t wait to see what the Pride in London team have planned for 2024. Our city has many thriving and vibrant LGBTQI+ communities and it’s vital that we celebrate this diversity, while continuing to champion LGBTQI+ rights through events like Pride.
“The march of solidarity and celebration is one of the reasons that London is renowned across the globe as a beacon of inclusion and diversity and, by continuing to work together, will help us to build a better London for all.”
So when is this year’s event and how can you take part?
What is London Pride 2025?
More than 300 floats travel through London annually.
Soho hosts parties and events in the evening, with pubs, bars and clubs throughout the city doing likewise.
First held on July 1, 1972, it is one of the UK’s longest-running and largest pride festivals.
This year the theme is “These Colors Don’t Run,” as announced by the Human Rights Campaign, with organisers saying this: “serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity within the LGBTQ+ community and underscores the importance of standing firm against adversity and continuing the fight for equal rights and recognition.”
Organiser Pride in London describes itself as “a vibrant and dynamic organisation that relies on the passion and commitment of both staff and volunteers who share a common goal of advancing equality and diversity”.
It says on its website: As a non-profit organisation, any surplus funds we generate are reinvested back into the LGBTQ+ community, to support initiatives and campaigns that aim to promote greater inclusivity and acceptance.”
When is London Pride 2025?
London’s 2025 Pride parade will take place kicking off at midday on Saturday, July 5.
It will take the same route as last year – running from Hyde Park Corner, through Piccadilly Circus, down Haymarket and along Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square, culminating at Whitehall Place.
How to attend London Pride 2025
It is a free event which means you can just join in, and go along for the festivities on the day.