Leeds Pride can be traced back to August 2006, when the first official event was hosted. Supported by Leeds City Council and local businesses, around 6,500 people gathered together to mark a significant step forward for visibility and celebration in the city.

This year’s Pride parade will be kicking off at 12.30pm on Sunday opposite Leeds Town Hall before making its way down to Lower Briggate.

As every year, the council has contributed an access bus to ensure the Pride event is open to everyone. The bus will take part in the parade where spaces have been booked in advance.

Councillor Emma Flint, Leeds City Council’s executive member for equality, adults and health said: “We’re proud to be the host city of one of the largest Pride events in the UK, and every year we just love seeing so many people come together to celebrate equality and our vibrant LGBT+ community.

“We know that the community faces inequalities and discrimination and we continue to work hard for Leeds to be a truly LGBT+ safe and inclusive city.”

Accessibility information:

There will be a raised access platform in Millennium Square (also known as Accessible Viewing Area (AVA)), reserved for disabled people and their carers. Next to the AVA there is a changing places toilet and other disabled toilets. There are also accessible toilets in the permanent toilet provision under Millennium Square. Down at Lower Briggate there is also an AVA with its own dedicated accessible toilet provision.

Pic Credit: Leeds Pride

For more information about Leeds Pride, visit https://leedspride.com