Pride in London saw well over one point five million attendees flock to the capital on July 1st in their rainbow-adorned outfits, bearing placards calling for equality and allyship to protest and celebrate side by side. As the excitement and energy of Pride in London 2023 resonates, organisers are gearing up for next year and reveal today that Pride in London will take place on Saturday, June 29th, 2024.
This year Pride in London embraced its roots as a protest for equal rights, calling on greater trans allyship in the face of increased aggression from the UK media and policymakers. The campaign “Never March Alone” formed the backdrop for the more than one point five million people who cheered, celebrated and protested throughout central London.
Queer Britain, the UK’s first museum dedicated to the LGBT+ community will be showing the Never March Alone campaign portraits and video throughout the summer. The campaign reflects on the relationships and allies that help support individuals celebrating trans joy.
Christopher Joell-Deshields, CEO of Pride in London said, ”I am thrilled that we are able to announce the highly anticipated date for Pride in London 2024. Following a momentous display of trans allyship with our 2023 campaign and the recent parade, we are excited to continue fostering unity and advocating for equality across the capital. I want to extend my deepest appreciation to our sponsors, artists, parade participants, LGBT+ communities, and our exceptional volunteers for being an integral part of Pride in London”.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “Our capital’s Pride celebrations were a huge success and I can’t wait to see what the Pride in London team have planned for 2024. Our city has many thriving and vibrant LGBTQI+ communities, and it’s vital that we celebrate this diversity, while continuing to champion LGBTQI+ rights through events like Pride. The march of solidarity and celebration is one of the reasons that London is renowned across the globe as a beacon of inclusion and diversity, and by continuing to work together, will help us to build a better London for all.”
Rebecca Paisis Director Of Operation & Event Planning at Pride in London said “Over 32,000 people marched together in solidarity with our trans siblings this year. For those who were not able to attend, Queer Britain is now hosting an exhibition throughout the summer showcasing the ‘Never March Alone’: Championing Trans Allyship campaign, which was the foundation of Pride in London 2023.”
This year, Pride in London proudly featured a dedicated Central London stage in Soho Square, specifically created to celebrate and uplift trans and non-binary individuals. The space was a vibrant hub of trans joy, curated by the incredible Mzz Kimberley.
