When does 2025's London Pride parade start and who is performing?
The annual extravaganza will see thousands of people flood the streets of central London for one of the biggest free Pride events in the world. From a star-studded line-up of drag acts and DJs to political speeches, queer cabaret and (of course) a big gay parade, here's everything you need to know.
What time does this year's London Pride parade start?
The main Pride in London parade kicks off at 12pm on Saturday, July 5, 2025, starting in Green Park (near Hyde Park Corner) then snaking it's way all the way to Whitehall Place – where it finishes around 7pm. Yes, that's seven whole hours of dodging your exes along the parade route. But, with Pride stages neatly situated throughout as well, there's still plenty to keep you entertained.And the best thing is: it's all free to attend. There's no ticket needed, either, just turn up early if you want a good view.
Who is on the lineup?
Here is the full London Pride 2025 lineup, broken down by stage.
Trafalgar Square
Chaka Khan
Queenz
Durand Bernarr
Eurovision 2025 winner JJ
La Voix
Lauren Drew
Frankie Grande
Miriana Conte
Jay Jay Revlon
HERE AND NOW – The Steps Musical
Lucky Roy Singh Presents the Queer Asian Takeover
Dylan and the Moon
The Sing Space Choir
Justin Peng
The Cocoa Butter Club
Anthony Hughes
Butch, Please!
Dan Devlin
Talks from Queerwell, Stonewall, Jake and Hannah Graf, and Not a Phase
Leicester Square
Kaylee Golding (DJ)
girli
Miriana Conte
Chloe Star
Anita B Queen (DJ)
CATTY, MABEL (DJ)
Redrum
Butch, Please!
Lazy Violet
Queer Edg
Don One
Smashlyn Monroe
Golden Square
Amaria BB
Keanan
Vanity Milan
Carter The Bandit
Mark-Ashley Dupé (DJ)
Nile
The Cocoa Butter Club
Reptile B
Lexxicon
Jay Jay Revlon
Don One
Thandi Phoenix
Kelechi
JiGH
Shafire (DJ)
Dean Street
Crip Ladywood
Sam Buttery
Ghetto Fabulous
Lucky Roy Singh Presents the Queer Asian Takeover
Dean McCullough's Pop Machine
La Voix
John Cameron Mitchell
Coco Deville
Trevor Ashley
Viola
Adam All & Apple Derrieres
Alexandria St Payne
Skylar Cister
Soho Square
Telisa Geri
Love
Tobre
Trans fashion by Ms A London Bok
Brandy X Presents Temptation
Kit Green
Ebony Rose Dark
The Others
The DIVAs with Alexa Vox
Alexis Gregory with Jane Stevenson
The Divine and Andrea Di Giovanni
DJ Tasty Tim
DJ Princess Julia
DJ Kaspa
Sarah Savage (Brighton Trans Pride)
Alexis Solia (trans activist)
Saba (activist)
Kayza Rose (activist/producer)
Lia B (trans activist)
Pippa Dale (LBTQWomen and StockExchange)
Daniel Lismore (artist)
Arlene McDermott (StockExchange/Trans In The City)
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (MP)
Trans Legal
Omar Okai (Black British Theatre Awards)
Oscar Davies (UK's first recognised non-binary barrister)
Jake and Hannah Graf (Trans is Human)
Family Area
David Ribi
Drag Queen Story Hour
Amanda and Rachel
An Act from Above (Stilt Walking)
Ava Beau
Close Up Magician
Andi Dadda and Daddy
Joelle D'Fontaine
Olly N Pop
Taryn Sudding from Cool Mindz
Parade Route Map
After kicking off by Hyde Park Corner tube station, the parade then heads towards Piccadilly Circus station, before going south down Haymarket, past Trafalgar Square and down Whitehall, before finishing outside Big Ben. There are viewing spots positioned along the whole route -with most of central London being pedestrianised and transformed into a massive, glitter-soaked street party.
The Pride stages are situated around the nearby area, with stages in Golden Square, Dean Street, Soho Square, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square and Victoria Embankment Gardens.
Nearest tube stations include Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, Charing Cross and Embankment – but be warned: they'll be rammed. Bring water, sun cream, snacks and your most weather-resistant pride attire.
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