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

Loughborough Pride is taking place today and will fill Queen's Park with ‘love, colour and community’ as the town's LGBTQIA+ residents, allies and supporters came 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. Ashley Poucher, Director and Project Manager of Loughborough Pride, said: “We're proud to bring Pride back to Q

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

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

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

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

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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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