Celebrating Pride in the UK
We have been celebrating Pride Month for the last 53 years, spreading love, joy and togetherness for the LGBTQ+ community. What first began as a one-day commemoration has led to years of marches, events and parades where people have come together paving the way for future generations.
As Pride month kicks off around the world, we wanted to make sure you knew what events and parades are happening in the UK near iQ properties.
LONDON
Pride London Parade
This year’s Pride in London parade is a significant one as we celebrate 51 Years since the first Pride took place in the United Kingdom. Check out the parade route here.
Where: Hyde Park Corner
When: 1st July 2023
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Pride's Got Talent
5 music finalists and 5 cabaret finalists will battle it out to be crowned the winner of Pride’s Got Talent 2023 in front of a panel of industry judges .Expect comedy, cabaret, drag, dancing, ballads, bangers and much more!
Where: Adelphi Theatre
When: 27th June 2023
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MANCHESTER
The Manchester Pride Parade is the city's biggest, with tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies gathering to march through the city for equality. The theme for this year’s parade is Queerly Beloved. The aim is to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of marriage equality in England and Wales.
Where: Manchester City Centre
When: 26th August 2023
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Manchester Pride Festival
The fun doesn’t stop there. Manchester is also hosting a Manchester Pride Festival where queer people, culture and expression come together to be celebrated as loudly and publicly as possible, in a refusal to hide in shame.
Where: Manchester city centre
When: 25th - 28th August 2023
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BRIGHTON
Brighton is excited to celebrate the theme of ‘Love, Protest & Unity.’
Where: Hove Lawns
When: 5th August 2023
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WE ARE FABULOSO
This festival in the park is a community fundraiser hosting main stage artists as well as popular attractions including cabaret tents and Queen Town.
Where: Hove Lawns
When: 4th - 7th August 2023
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Pride Village Party
This village party includes drag artists, singers, performers, cabaret and a whole lot of bars. Grab your tickets now, they’re selling out!
Where: Hove Lawns
When: 5th - 6th August 2023
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We hope you have fun celebrating Pride and remember to spread love, peace, and unity. At iQ, we will continue to acknowledge and support LGBTQI+ members, both past and present, and hope these celebrations will continue beyond Pride Month.