London Pride is upon us. The capital will be transformed by vibrant colours and celebrations today.
The famous LGBTQ+ event is taking place in the city centre and promises to be another day to remember.
More than 30,000 registered attendees are descending on the streets of London for the festivities.
Pride in London said it aims to ‘raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and advocate for the freedoms that will enable everyone to live their lives on equal footing’.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know today, including when London Pride is taking place, the route it will take and where the stages are.
When does the London Pride parade start?
London Pride gets underway at 12 pm today, Saturday, July 5, and is due to finish around 6 pm.
As with previous years, a grandstand will open in Haymarket from 11 am.
What route will the London Pride parade take?
The London Pride parade will begin at noon at Hyde Park Corner and head along Piccadilly.
It will pass through Piccadilly Circus and enter Coventry Street before turning right down Haymarket.
Crowds will follow to the end of Haymarket and turn left onto Pall Mall.
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The parade then goes onto Trafalgar Square before finally finishing on Whitehall at around 6 pm.
Where are the stages at London Pride?
There will be seven stages at London Pride in 2025. They will be located at:
- Trafalgar Square (Main Stage)
- Leicester Square (The LGBTQIA Women and Non-Binary Stage)
- Dean Street (Cabaret Stage)
- Soho Square (Trans and Non-Binary Community Stage)
- Golden Square (World Stage)
- Victoria Embankment Gardens (Family & Youth Area)
How else is London Pride being celebrated today?
After parties are being held around the capital to celebrate, a big one is being held at Clapham Grand, where Nadine Coyle will make an appearance.
But be sure to get your tickets – 1,000 people are expected to dance all night long.
If you’re looking for some merchandise to celebrate Pride all year long, a pop-up shop with official merch is in Soho until July 7, on Walker’s Court in Westminster, W1F 0BT.
The Ministry of Sound is also transforming into ‘Ministry of Pride’, with an all-night party and star-studded line-up.
If you’re looking for something to do later in the month, London Trans Pride is being celebrated on Saturday, July 26. Details for that will be released later.
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