Everyone deserves to be proud of who they are. For members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community, Pride parades create the perfect opportunity to be proud, be open and just have a good time, whichever city you’re in.
We’ve wrapped up everything you need to know about Pride in each iQ city.
Where? Parade starts at Centenary Square and the party lives in Birmingham Gay Village, Hurst Street
When? 24th-25th May 2025
Why go? For 25 years, Birmingham Pride has brought together huge crowds of around 40,000 at its festival and 75,000 at its parade. The parade is free to see, starting from noon, with activities heading into the early morning.
Where? Hove Lawns to Preston Park, plus a Village Party in Kemptown.
When? 2nd-3rd August 2025, Parade on 2nd August
Why go? Brighton is known for being very LGBTQ+ friendly, with great things to get involved with all year round. So it’s no surprise that Brighton and Hove Pride isn’t something to miss out on. The most popular Pride event, expect lots of glitter, big celebs and a weekend to remember.
Where? Clifton Downs, with the Parade starting at Castle Park
When? 28th June-13th July 2025, with the Parade and Main Festival on 12th July
Why go? Enjoy two weeks packed of queer celebration that helps bring the city alive with theatre, boat tours, comedy and, of course, Drag Queen Bingo.
Where? Slessor Gardens
When? 14th June 2025
Why go? Dundee Pride is fairly new, having only run since 2018, but the city makes up for it with plenty of passion towards making LGBTQ+ people and allies feel included in this diverse city.
Where? Bristo Square
When? 21st June 2025
Why go? Pride Edinburgh is Scotland's national LGBTQ+ Festival. The march brings together politicians, celebrities and important individuals together to celebrate the best of what it means to be proud, with live music and DJs to get the party going.
Where? Glasgow City Centre
When? 19th July 2025
Why go? This Pride event is Scotland’s biggest, with a March and a Festival to join. Expect lots of rainbows and some awesome performances that'll have you dancing.
Where? Huddersfield Town Centre
When? 7th June 2025
Why go? Kirklees Pride is full of fun, with great live music, stage shows and drag acts that will leave you laughing for hours. There’s also some of the best food and drink in town, plus workshops to get you creative and stalls to spend your money.
Where? Lower Briggate
When? 20th July 2025
Why go? Leeds Pride is Yorkshire’s biggest LGBT+ festival. Over 70,000 people attended last year, so expect big things in this northern city. The parade kicks off at Millennium Square and finishes up at Lower Briggate by The Calls, where you’ll find big music acts and vendors.
Where? Abbey Park
When? 30th August 2025
Why go? Leicester’s Pride march through the city centre is a vibrant and passionate celebration of all things LGBTQ+. The parade starts at 12:00 and is now longer than ever. The parade runs through a lot of the city’s alcohol-free zones, so expect this Pride to be a little more wholesome.
Where? Tentercroft Street Carpark
When? 16th August 2025
Why go? Lincoln Pride is a fun and homely way to celebrate all the great things about LGBTQ life. Before the event, you can support Lincoln Pride by attending the Pride Gala on 27th July 2025.
Where? Pier Head
When? 26th July 2025
Why go? After a record turnout last year, Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head is welcoming an even bigger Pride in Liverpool festival that’s free to attend. There's sure to be a fabulous main stage act, as well as lots of other performances and stalls to explore.
Where? Central London, the Parade starting Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall Place
When? 5th July 2025
Why go? London has one of the biggest Pride Parades in the UK. You can expect the Parade’s usual route around the heart of the capital - starting at Hyde Park Corner, the Parade will move through Piccadilly before finishing up at Whitehall Place. For the real party? Head to Soho.
Where? Manchester City Centre
When? 15th-25th August 2025
Why go? Manchester is a city that welcomes the LGBTQ+ community with open arms. Its Gay Village is at the heart of it all and will this year welcome thousands and thousands of people looking for a good time this Pride.
Where? Newcastle City Centre
When? 19th-20th July 2025
Why go? Northern Pride is one of the biggest LGBTQIA+ charities in the UK. Taking centre stage in Newcastle, Northern Pride, there’ll be a march, a market village, music acts and loads more to get involved with.
Where? Sneinton Market
When? 26th July 2025
Why go? Nottinghamshire Pride is all about celebrating history and talent. The Pride March starts at Listergate and ends in Sneinton Square.
Where? South Park
When? 7th June 2025
Why go? Initially a small event in 2003, Oxford Pride now draws in thousands of people to the streets for its Pride March. The Main Stage is in South Park, where there’s plenty of live entertainment, market stalls and creative sessions to get involved in.
Plymouth Pride 2025 has sadly been cancelled due to a lack of funding and volunteers this time around. To still get in on some Pride action, you could catch a train to Bristol Pride (about 2.5 hours) or watch London Pride's YouTube livestream.
Where? Flag Market
When? 27th September 2025
Why go? Preston Pride at the Flag Market will welcome lots of music, independent sellers and food to help you create a day to remember.
Where? Peel Park
When? 21st June 2025
Why go? The Pink Picnic really represents the idea of community that Pride encompasses. With lots of live entertainment, market stalls and local organisations, there’ll also be a fairground this year for lots of wholesome fun.
Where? Sheffield Park Pavilion
When? 21st June 2025
Why go? Sheffield is a wholesome one, with lots going on for people of all ages to celebrate. From drag story time and a pet parade to a variety show and dance party, this’ll really be a day to remember.
Where? Old Market Square
When? 7th June 2025
Why go? Wolves Pride is all about inclusivity and accessibility, making this a Pride event that’s full of heart.
Where? Knavesmire, Tadcaster Road End
When? 7th June 2025
Why go? York Pride is the largest Pride in North Yorkshire, offering a fun fair, parade, stalls and great live entertainment. It’s free to enter, with the parade starting at Parliament Street this year.