The organisation voted against the ban and released a statement on the decision, which you can read here.Īccording to Pride in London, otherwise known as Pride, the 2019 parade brought together a staggering 1.5 million spectators and over 590 groups. The first official UK Gay Pride Rally in London took place on Jas this date was the nearest Saturday to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots.Įarlier this year, Pride in London responded to calls to ban the Metropolitan Police from taking part in the parade. Previously celebrated on the last Sunday in June in the US, over the years the celebration has evolved into a month-long series of events across the world, from pride parades and picnics to workshops and concerts.Įvery July Pride in London, a not-for-profit organisation which campaigns for LGBTQ+ rights and provides a platform to raise awareness for LGBTQ+ issues, holds an annual Pride parade in central London to celebrate unity and LGBTQ+ indiduals. Pride Month is celebrated every year in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, New York (which saw police raid a gay bar called Stonewall Inn) and recognise the impact of the LGBTQ+ community in history and society. It's finally summer which means two things in the UK: it's time to whip out the summer dresses and celebrate Pride in London.
