Pride in London is set to celebrate on 5 July 2025, while also preparing to bid for WorldPride 2030, highlighting key advocacy points for the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride in London 2025 Date Announced and Bid for WorldPride 2030 Underway
Pride in London, a hallmark event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, has officially scheduled its 2025 celebrations for Saturday, 5 July. Welcoming over 1.5 million attendees annually, the event not only fosters a sense of community and inclusivity but also champions the ongoing struggles for rights and acceptance.
In an ambitious move, organisers have also unveiled their plans to bid for the prestigious WorldPride event in 2030. WorldPride, a globally recognised LGBTQ+ celebration, was last hosted by London in 2012. Despite being scaled back due to financial constraints, the past event remains a testament to the city’s capacity to host such a significant occasion.
The planning for the 2030 bid is comprehensive and involves collaborations with various stakeholders. Pride in London intends to craft a detailed proposal in conjunction with LGBTQ+ groups, government entities, and corporate allies. The bid will be submitted to InterPride, the international body that oversees the selection of WorldPride hosts.
Central to their proposal are several key advocacy points. These include pressing for reforms in the Gender Recognition Act, seeking a definitive ban on ‘conversion therapy’, enhancing LGBTQ+ inclusive education within schools, and extending support to LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers. This approach underscores the organisers’ commitment to addressing pivotal issues facing the community both locally and globally.
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, expressed his support for the bid, lauding London as a city of inclusivity and diversity. He remarked that hosting WorldPride would not only symbolise standing up for LGBTQIA+ rights worldwide but also stimulate the local economy by attracting a global audience. Khan pledged his collaboration with Pride in London to strengthen the city’s bid, envisioning a fairer future for all Londoners.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, Chief Executive of Pride in London, articulated that bidding for WorldPride 2030 aligns with their mission to advance LGBTQ+ rights and showcase London’s vibrant queer community. He emphasized London’s rich legacy of LGBTQ+ activism and culture, expressing confidence in the city’s ability to deliver an inspiring global gathering.
In its bid, Pride in London proposes a 10-day festival encapsulating arts, culture, and human rights advocacy. This festival aims to create a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community both within London and internationally.
WorldPride 2025 will be hosted in Washington DC, with a high-profile performance by singer Shakira. Following this, Amsterdam will take the mantle in 2026. As the bidding process unfolds, London seeks to reaffirm its status as a leading city in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and celebrations globally.
Source: Noah Wire Services