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Leicester Pride event is unaffected by the matters referred to in a recent article in local press
STATEMENT FROM LEICESTER PRIDE Leicester Pride is aware of an article published today by Leicester Mercury / Leicestershire Live concerning The Cork & Case. We want to make it absolutely clear that The Cork & Case is in no way affiliated with, connected to, endorsed by or operated by Leicester Pride. We are extremely concerned that the article has created an association between the venue and Leicester Pride which is misleading and has understandably caused concern among s
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20,000+ Expected at Leicester Pride as Midlands strengthens claim as UK’s Pride capital
Sat 5th September 2026 Leicester Pride set to welcome record crowds as region becomes home to more Pride celebrations than anywhere else in the country. Leicester Pride is preparing to welcome more than 20,000 people to the city this summer as organisers gear up for what promises to be one of the largest Pride celebrations in the UK and a powerful showcase of why the Midlands is increasingly regarded as the nation's Pride Capital. The annual event – which takes place Sat
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Aug 72 min read


East Midlands Ambulance Service releases statement as emergency services pull out from Pride events across the UK
East Midlands Ambulance Service releases statement as emergency services pull out from Pride events across the UK Firefighters, police officers, and ambulance service personnel will not be taking part in Pride marches in certain areas of the country East Midlands Ambulance Service says its staff will be permitted to join Pride marches - amid an ongoing debate which has seen emergency services elsewhere in the country withdraw their support. Whilst emergency services in these
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Jun 212 min read


“The Pride Picnic Blanket”
Discover the story, colour, and community spirit behind “The Pride Picnic Blanket”, now on display in the Spotlight Case at Charnwood Museum in Queen’s Park, Loughborough. Loughborough Pride is delighted to invite members of the media and the wider community to the official opening of this vibrant and meaningful exhibition on Friday 12 June from 13:00 to 15:00. Created through a powerful community collaboration, “The Pride Picnic Blanket” celebrates Pride, creativity, and con
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May 272 min read


Leicester Pride 2024 official Pictures and Video now on Line.
If you are searching for the official pictures and videos taken for Leicester Pride 2024. All the images are posted on the Leicester Pride Facebook page. Click here Video is now on YouTube Leicester Media is the proud media partner for Leicester Pride. Thanks to the following sponsors of Leicester Pride
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Sep 6, 20241 min read


LEICESTER PRIDE RETURNS FOR THE 15TH YEAR TO A NEW HOME IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Leicester Pride 2023, one of the largest free LGBTQ+ events in the UK, will be celebrating its 15th anniversary this September at its new home of Abbey Park, right in the heart of Leicester city centre. The annual event, which gets bigger each year, will bring the city together to celebrate Leicester’s diverse LGBTQ+ community on Saturday 2nd September. The festivities begin at 12 pm with a bright and colourful parade that will wind its way through the city from Curve to Leic

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Aug 12, 20232 min read


Leicester Pride is moving to Abbey Park for a bigger event this year
Leicester Pride announce that their 15th Anniversary Festival in on the move to Abbey Park in the centre of the city. Martyn Parker, Chair of Leicester Pride said “I’m looking forward to our 15th Anniversary. We have worked extremely hard over the last 15 years to put the event together and I’m very proud of my team that work relentlessly to make sure that we deliver a successful event for the LGBT plus community. We are honoured to be recognised as one of Leicester’s main cu
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Apr 18, 20233 min read


Leicester will Fly the flag for pride 2022.
Leicester Pride is Leicester’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival and is a colourful and vibrant event celebrating diversity and freedom of expression. The event starts with a spectacular parade through the city which culminates at an popular event on Victoria Park that includes live music, market stalls, funfair rides and health and wellbeing information. The event is free to attend and celebrates equality and diversity in the community. Leicester
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Aug 28, 20221 min read


Leicester Pride returns this year on Saturday 4th September 2021.
Hello everybody and welcome to Leicester Pride 2021! Never in our wildest imaginations could we have predicted what would have been awaiting us in the new year as we were packing up Victoria Park in September 2019 after a wonderful and fun-filled day together, and yet here we are. We are delighted to be welcoming you back to one of the biggest free events in the Pride calendar across the UK. Those behind the scenes have been squirreling away making sure that our return this y
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Aug 21, 20212 min read
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