How To Do London Pride 2025: Parade, Performances and Parties Lighting Up London This Weekend

London's the place to be this weekend as the city gears up for 2025's Pride in London– one of the world's biggest free Pride events.

Prepare for a sequin-studded, glitter-covered, multicultural parade marching through central London as well as an impressive line-up of acts including DJs, drag, political speeches and queer cabaret.

While the parade takes place throughout the day, London's hottest clubs and bars will keep the festivities going well into the night with pride-themed parties you won't want to miss.

Here's everything you need to know about the parade, performances, as well as the Pride parties going on around London this Saturday.

When and Where Will The Parade Take Place?

The main event– the Pride in London Parade– sets off at midday on Saturday, 5 July.

The official Pride in London page says they expect 35,000 participants from 500 LGBTQI+ businesses, organisations and partners to march, 'showcasing the rich history and continuing progress of London's diverse LGBTQ+ communities.'

Applications to march in the parade have long passed, but there are plenty of spots to watch the parade around central London for free.

The parade will follow last year's route, starting from Hyde Park Corner and passing through Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, and finishing at Whitehall Place at around 7:00pm.

A copy of the parade map route can be found here.

Watch Free Pride Performances During The Parade

Throughout the seven-hour parade, the public can enjoy free performances across six stages– no ticket needed, just show up early if you want a good view.

From stellar pop-star performances to dazzling drag acts to powerful political speeches reminding us of the progress and challenges facing the LGBTQI+ community, attendees are guaranteed to be entertained.

The main stage is located in Trafalgar Square with event organisers expecting it to receive over 5000 visitors. Chaka Khan and Durand Bernarr are headlining the stage with Asifa Lahore and Will Njobvu hosting. Frankie Grande, brother of pop sensation Ariana Grande, will be a guest host at the stage.

Londoners should head to the Leicester Square stage to listen to powerful performances by queer women and non-binary artists. The Dean Street stage, advertised as 'Where Cabaret Meets Couture' will be a place of theatrics, comedy, storytelling and music.

A trans and non-binary stage can be found in Soho Square. This stage has been curated by Mzz Kimberley, an iconic UK actress, singer, cabaret performer, fashionista and LGBTQIA+ activist.

In Golden Square, black and brown queer talent takes centre stage to celebrate the Global Majority community.

The final stage can be found at Victoria and Embankment Gardens and is a space for families.

Parents are invited to bring their children for a range of activities and performances catered to them.

Keep The Party Going All Night Long

The festivities don't end with the parade. Along with Pride in London's official afterparty which kicks off at 194 Piccadilly from 9:00pm, there are plenty of London clubs and bars putting on parties for Pride this Saturday.

For those wanting to go from parade to party ASAP, check out 'SLAP! Icons Pride Party' hosted by the Bethnal Green Working Men's Club. The party promises a night of drag, circus and cabaret with DJs playing a mixture of pop and RnB. With the theme requiring partygoers to dress up as 'icons only,' event organisers inform attendees, 'THIS IS PROPER EAST LONDON DRAG... cheap, cheerful and very chaotic!

Wanting to party on a big scale? Head to the Clapham Grand for not one but two parties which promise electro-pop–glitter and drag encouraged. Those wanting to go out straight from the parade can head to their day party, kicking off at 5:00pm.

Once it hits 10:00pm, the day party ends and the after-party begins, running through until 3:00am. With iconic DJs, dancers, fishbowls and balloon drops in a venue that can fit 1000 people, it's perfect for those wanting to party with a big group.

There's no better place for hardcore ravers than Howl at Hackney Wick. Begin partying in the day and continue all night long with three parties across three venues at Colour Factory, Hackney Bridge, and Number 90. Acts kick off at 2:00pm on 5 July and continue through until 6:00am the following day.