We’ve put together a list of the Pride and Diversity festivals taking place in the South East in 2016. Find out more about each festival by clicking their website link.
What is Pride?
Pride festivals continue to be an important mark in LGB and T history to reflect and celebrate on the history and changes that affect and benefit Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
What Pride festivals are in my area?
We’ve put together an extensive list of Pride festivals you may not know about in and around the South East area, take a look below:
Bournemouth Pride – July 8th – 10th
Bourne Free is Bournemouth’s LGBT Pride Festival. It is an annual celebration of all diversities that live in Bournemouth.
Visit the Bournemouth Pride Website
Essex Pride – July 2016 (Date TBC)
Essex Pride is an annual celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) life in Essex and beyond.
Herts Pride – Date TBC
The Hertfordshire Pride Society is a group of friendly, passionate, creative volunteers from the local (LGBTQ) community and their straight allies.
Pride in London – 25th June 2016
The Pride Festival will run from Saturday 18 June until Sunday 26 June, with the Parade and main events taking place on Saturday 25 June.
Visit the Pride in London Pride Website
Kent Pride – Date TBC
Our aim is to create a LGBT Pride event on an annual basis to promote equality within one of the most deprived parts of Kent which is also community with a high LGBT population.
Portsmouth Pride – Date TBC
The most colourful parade Portsmouth has ever seen, followed by some fantastic singers and entertainers at the Portsmouth Pride Variety Show on Southsea Common.
Visit the Portsmouth Pride Website
Oxford Pride – 4th June 2016
Oxford Pride is a celebration of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire. The events promote awareness of LGBT issues by providing information, education and entertainment in a safe and encouraging environment.
Visit the Oxford Pride Website
Reading Pride – TBC
Reading Pride works throughout the year to promote equality and to celebrate the very best of the LGBT+ community. FREE-to-enter Pride Parade & Festival.
Visit the Reading Pride Website
Wiltshire Pride – Date TBC
Swindon Pride was launched in 2008, with the first ever Pride festival being held in Swindon. In 2009, the Pride event was expanded to incorporate Swindon & Wiltshire Pride.