London Trans+ Pride's record-breaking march will return for sixth year in a row

Daily Mirror

24-07-2025

In 2024, the London Trans+ Pride march made history with a record-breaking turnout of over 60,000 participants, making it the largest Trans+ Pride march ever. Organisers sifted through the data and announced that it had become "the biggest trans pride in the world". Looking ahead to 2025, they are aiming for even greater numbers and continued support.
Celebrating its seventh year of bold protest, visibility, and unity, this year's London Trans+ Pride is centred around the urgent theme of 'Existence and Resistance'.
The event has attracted strong backing from high-profile figures such as Jeremy Corbyn, Jessie Ware, Jameela Jamil, Eddie Suzy Izzard, Jake Shears, Will Young, Clara Amfo, Harris Dickinson, among others, who have all conveyed their messages of solidarity.
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London Trans+ Pride hosted a press launch event, bringing together leading activists, celebrities, and advocates in anticipation of the monumental march.
Among those in attendance were Munroe Bergdorf - the first transgender model to lead a L'Oréal campaign, Ella Morgan, Married At First Sight's first trans bride, Heartstopper's Bel Priestley, musician Romy, Hannah Jones and Alex Thomas-Smith from BBC's new drama What It Feels Like For A Girl, and principal organisers from action network Trans Kids Deserve Better.
During the event, Munroe Bergdorf said: "That's what I love so much about London Trans Pride - I arrive feeling stressed, and then I leave feeling galvanised and seen and loved and held."
Young campaigners from Trans Kids Deserve Better delivered impassioned speeches about the impact on their generation, with activist Merlin stating: "It's hard to explain, especially to a cis person, what it's like to feel like you're watching all of the pieces fall into place to take everything away from you. We're going to march in the streets of London and take up space, because we're not usually allowed to take up space."
What is London Trans+ Pride?
Initially a modest community event, what began as a grassroots gathering has grown into a bold and formidable, record-setting movement.
This year's march occurs at a pivotal juncture after the UK Supreme Court verdict redefined "biological sex" in a manner that permits the exclusion of trans women from single-sex services - a verdict reached without input or consultation from any trans-led groups.
At a moment when trans+ individuals in the UK are increasingly sidelined — via harsh laws, provocative media stories, and a significant regression of rights — this year's parade holds greater significance than ever. Amid escalating political animosity, the event stands as a bold rejection of erasure and a festivity of trans+ existence, history, resilience, activism, and joy.
The key demands of this year's march include: an outright ban on conversion therapy, fully funded gender-affirming healthcare, and legal acknowledgement for non-binary people.
The organisers of the march have made their intentions clear: "We don't want special treatment — we want to live in peace, to love freely, to build our futures without fear."
When is London Trans+ Pride?
Mark your calendars for a momentous occasion as London Trans+ Pride is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025. Those participating or showing their support will gather on the street at 1pm, with the march kicking off at 2pm.
Where is London Trans+ Pride?
The assembly point for participants and supporters is Langham Place at 1pm, from where they will begin marching at 2pm. The march is anticipated to conclude around 4pm at Parliament Square Gardens and its adjacent streets (not Wellington Arch), featuring speeches from community members.
For those with disabilities or others who prefer not to partake in the full 2-hour march, there's an alternative to join directly at Parliament Square Gardens any time after 2pm.
Celebrities showing support
In a show of unity, singer Jessie Ware has voiced her support, stating: "Trans rights are human rights. I proudly stand with the trans community - with love and respect, always."
The Good Place actress, Jameela Jamil, has also come forward in solidarity with the trans community, declaring: "The trans community are leaders in freedom, passion, solidarity, and frankly, fun. It is in the best interests of our society to uphold and protect them. As they have always tried to uphold and protect others."
Singer Paloma Faith has voiced her unwavering support, stating: "I stand in solidarity with the trans community and always will. Trans rights are human rights and they deserve our protection, empathy and understanding. I despise that they are being used as scapegoats for human suffering when the source of it is actually the very people who try and brainwash people into discriminating against them. My heart goes out to all my trans friends, I am a proud and loving ally."
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Former Labour leader and MP Jeremy Corbyn has also shown his backing for the trans community, saying: "There has never been a more important time to turn up in solidarity with the trans community. Trans people are one of the most marginalised groups in society, but they are so much more than that. They are artists. They are writers. They are campaigners. Above all, they are human beings who just want to live in dignity and peace."
British comedian and actor Eddie Suzy Izzard has made her stance clear too, affirming, "Women's Rights are Human Rights and Trans Rights are Human Rights. End of story. We have to make this work," while singer-songwriter Will Young has declared, "I stand in full solidarity with all trans people. The political hijacking of your lives and bodies is driven by a minority, and please know that you are supported, cared for, and loved."
A host of other prominent individuals have stepped forward to express their support for the trans+ community and the London Trans+ Pride march.
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