Description
Brighton Pride is one of the largest and most vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations in the UK, held annually in Brighton, usually in early August. This ticketed event attracts tens of thousands of people from all over the world to celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusion in a city known for its progressive, open-minded atmosphere. The event spans several days and includes a parade, live music, performances, and a host of community and cultural events. Brighton Pride’s Parade, one of the festival’s key attractions, marches through the streets of Brighton, with thousands of participants in dazzling costumes, floats, and banners supporting the LGBTQ+ community, spreading messages of love and equality.
The Pride Village Party is another major highlight, held in Brighton’s Kemptown district, where the streets are closed to traffic and transformed into a lively party hub. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, street performances, pop-up bars, food stalls, and a vibrant nightlife scene throughout the weekend. Brighton Pride also includes concerts, drag shows, theatre performances, and art installations, with an emphasis on showcasing LGBTQ+ talent. The Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade runs through the city’s most iconic areas, such as St. James's Street, bringing the streets to life with music, colour, and celebration.
The festival is all ages-friendly, with family-friendly events and activities during the day, including children's entertainment, family picnics, and fun activities for younger attendees. For adults, the festival features after-parties, club events, and other nightlife activities that continue into the late evening. Brighton Pride is a fully inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds and communities, and it celebrates LGBTQ+ culture in all its forms. The event typically runs from mid-morning to late night, with the Pride Parade happening in the morning and the festivities continuing throughout the day and night. While many events are free, some venues and parties may require an entrance fee or ticket. Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, Brighton Pride is a joyous and empowering celebration of love, acceptance, and equality in one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities in the world.
Location
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Preston Rd, Preston, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, Brighton and Hove BN1 6SD, UK