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Loughborough Pride returns to Queens Park on Saturday 22nd August
Loughborough Pride will once again fill Queen's Park with ‘love, colour and community’ on Saturday 22nd August 2026, as the town's LGBTQIA+ residents, allies and supporters come together for a day of celebration, queer visibility and solidarity. Running from 11:00am to 7:00pm, this year's “Picnic in the Park” is free to attend and open to everyone – all identities and all allies. New for 2026, the day begins with Loughborough Pride's first-ever March, departing Fearon
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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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'Pride in Leicestershire' a list of all pride events in our area
If there’s one thing we are incredibly proud of it is the way in which the Leicester and Leicestershire LGBTQ+ community celebrate during the summer. From the region’s biggest Pride parade and party in Leicester to the four events around the districts and market towns, it’s a fabulous time to get glammed up and show out! Whatever you’re doing for Pride month, there are plenty of chances to show your support across Leicester and Leicestershire, whether you’re part of the LGBTQ
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Jul 112 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 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


Sytner Group supports local LGBTQ+ community and partners with Leicester Pride
Sytner Group has partnered with Leicester Pride 2021 as a part of the business’ ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Colleagues from the company’s various franchises will be marching in the vibrant parade on September 4th in the city centre, showing solidarity with the community. Simon Harrison, Sytner Group Colleague on the Leicester Pride Committee, said: “We are very excited to have Sytner Group on board as one of our main partners this year. “It’s great that the
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Aug 19, 20212 min read
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