Pride season guide

UK Pride events: your guide to Pride season

From Birmingham at the end of May to Manchester on the August bank holiday, Pride season in the UK runs from late spring to the end of summer. Here's every UK Pride we could find, when they usually happen, what to bring, and how to look the part.

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The biggest UK Prides

Dates change every year, so always check the official Pride website before you book travel.

  • Birmingham Pride

    Usually the late May bank holiday weekend, one of the first big Prides of the season.

  • Pride Cymru, Cardiff

    Usually in June, in the heart of the Welsh capital.

  • Edinburgh Pride

    Usually in June, with a march through the city centre.

  • Pride in London

    Usually late June or early July, with the parade through central London.

  • Pride Glasgow

    Usually in July.

  • Bristol Pride

    Usually in July.

  • Liverpool Pride

    Usually in late July.

  • Belfast Pride

    Usually late July into early August, with a week of events.

  • Brighton & Hove Pride

    Usually the first weekend of August. Our home Pride, just along the coast from our studio.

  • Leeds Pride

    Usually in early August.

  • Manchester Village Pride

    Usually the August bank holiday weekend, around Canal Street.

  • Cornwall Pride

    Usually in the summer. We make official merch with Cornwall Pride.

Every UK Pride, by region

Over 300 Prides across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, from village picnics to city parades. Search for your town, or pick a month. Dates change every year, so check each Pride's own website before you travel. Missing one? Email hello@pinkswag.com and we'll add it.

333 Prides

UK-wide (5)

London (13)

South East (48)

South West (48)

East of England (21)

East Midlands (18)

West Midlands (27)

Yorkshire & the Humber (34)

North West (40)

North East (10)

Scotland (30)

Wales (27)

Northern Ireland (10)

Channel Islands & Isle of Man (2)

What to take to Pride

Water and sun cream. Parades are long and summer days get hot.

Comfortable shoes. You'll be on your feet for hours, so save the heels for the after-party.

A fan. Keeps you cool in the crowd and makes the loudest noise on the parade route. Our clack fans fold flat into a bag.

A charged phone and a meeting point. Signal drops when the crowds arrive, so agree where to find your friends.

A small bag. Many events have bag size rules, so check before you go.

And remember: Pride started as a protest. Look after each other, be kind to the stewards and volunteers, and have the best day.

Pride merch

Flags, slogans and colour for the parade.

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Protect The Dolls T-Shirt
Protect The Dolls T-shirt4.9
Sale price£22.00
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Protect The Dolls Embroidered Dad Hat
Protect The Dolls Embroidered Dad hat5.0
Sale price£22.00
Rainbow-colored folding fan on a pink background
Neon Rainbow UV Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Color swatch fan with various colors on a green background
Pride Flag Progressive Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Colorful hand fan with floral design on a light green background
Flower Power Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Protect The Dolls Embroidered Hoodie
Protect The Dolls Embroidered Hoodie5.0
Sale price£39.00
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Colorful rainbow-patterned fan with a black handle on a beige background
Rainbow Swirl Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Trans Women Are Women Tee
Trans Women Are Women Tee4.9
Sale price£22.00
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Fans for the parade

Big 33 cm bamboo clack fans. Any 2 Pinkswag Original fans for £30.

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Black fan with 'CUNT' printed on it against a light green background
Cunt White Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Handheld fan with purple leopard print and 'TOTAL SLAG' text on a light purple background
Total Slag Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Leopard print fan with text on a light blue background
Get out of my pub Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Black fan with colorful text on a light green background
Cunty Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Handheld fan with pink leopard print and 'SLAG' text on a light blue background
Slag Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Black fan with colorful text on a pink background
Cartoon Cunt Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Hand fan with 'diet Cunt' text on a purple background
Diet Cunt Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00
Checkered pink and black fan with 'Seventy Count' branding on a light blue background
Serving Cunt Clack Fan4.8
Sale price£18.00

Pride questions

When is Pride season in the UK?

Most UK Prides run from late May to the end of August, with the biggest weekends in June, July and August. Smaller Prides happen in spring and autumn too.

How many Pride events are there in the UK?

Over 300 every year, from big city parades like Pride in London, Brighton & Hove Pride and Manchester to small-town Prides and picnics. Our list above has every one we could find, with links to their websites.

What should I wear to Pride?

Whatever makes you feel most like you: bright colours, slogan tees, your flag's colours, glitter. Comfortable shoes matter most. Our guide to what to wear to Pride has more ideas.

Can I bring a fan to Pride?

Fans are a Pride favourite. Ours are 33 cm bamboo clack fans that fold flat, but check each event's bag and item rules before you go.

Will my order arrive in time for Pride?

We usually dispatch within 1 to 2 working days, and UK Tracked 24 is available at checkout. Order at least a week before the event to be safe.

Is Pinkswag merch official?

Our collabs with Drag Race queens, performers, artists and brands are official, made together with the talent, and designed and printed in the UK.

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