Pride in London 2025 (more commonly known as London Pride), the yearly event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, is just one weekend away.
With one of the capital’s biggest weekends on the horizon, 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”.
See also: What to wear at Pride
More than 1.5 million people flocked to London for last year’s event on June 29.
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?
Pride in London celebrates the capital’s LGBT+ lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans + community with a programme of events that showcases LGBT+ culture. Events involve theatre, dance, art, cinema, parties and other activities.
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.
The parade will start near Hyde Park Corner and head off towards Piccadilly Circus, passing by Green Park.
The route then will turn right at Leicester Square and down past Trafalgar Square.
It’s then onto the home straight, walking towards Westminster to the finish line 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.
Visit the official website here for more information about the event.
What other Pride parties are happening?
As in other years Clapham Grand is hosting a pride After Party on July 5. During the day, there's a camp spectacular with Girls Aloud’s very own Nadine Coyle.
And in the evening there will be an afterparty - which is ticketed separately - featuring a host of icons from Drag Race rebel Bimini to Tulisa, who will be doing sets alongside DJs Bestley and Tete Bang.
But if you fancy something slightly more sensible, the Natural History Museum also have an event on.
The evening pre Pride on July 4 will be extra-wild at Natural History Museum, teaching all about gay animals.
They say: “From the mollusc's marvellous mating methods to assexual Komodo dragons”, the museum's scientists promise to clue you in on the more surprising sides of animal reproduction.
if you fancy starting the party early then the weekend is beginning a week before the main event.
Southwark's Pride celebrations will take place on June 28 and is a more chilled out March and street party through the borough, followed by an afternoon party in Mint Street Park headlined by RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Naomi Carter, and featuring live music, drag shows, community stalls and a full bar.
The fun will then continue from 6pm with an after-party at nearby pub The Rising.
