LONDON
Pride in London is arguably the UK’s biggest and most diverse, partnering this year with giants including Netflix, CocaCola and many more to deliver a powerful moment for the those of the LGBTQ+ community.
Organised by the London LGBTQ+ Community Pride CIC, The Pride in London Parade is taking place on 29 June beginning at Hyde Park Corner and running through Piccadilly Circus and Haymarket, along Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square before finishing at Whitehall Place. That’s not all, with a variety of entertainment from speakers, artists and performers at each stage area, plus partner stalls available for merchandise/souvenirs and food and beverage vendors too, you don’t want to miss it.
With chic hotels right in the centre of London we offer the perfect place to rest your head after a full day of on-your-feet action! Which stylish bedrooms and delicious eateries for you to get your fill at breakfast, lunch and dinner, find yourself satisfied when celebrating!
BRIGHTON
Next up is The Brighton & Hove Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade which is the biggest, most exciting visual event in the seaside town’s calendar! South of London, Brighton is easily accessible by train from the centre of the UK capital. Why not plan a trip for the start of August make a jolly journey to Brighton to take part? Live in four-star luxury when you stay with us at Apex City of London Hotel or Apex Temple Court Hotel, both near main transport links and London’s greatest landmarks.
The ‘JOY – Celebrating Life • Spirit • Resilience' themed LGBTQ+ Community Parade takes place on Saturday 3 August at 11am starting at Hove Lawns. Find yourself in awe of all of the amazing, participating floats in the Carnival Of Diversity. That’s not all, make a weekend of it and get tickets for the country’s most popular Pride Event, Fabuloso, from 2 - 5 August featuring huge artists like Girls Aloud, Sophie Ellis-Bexter, S Club, Gabrielle plus so many more!
Music not your thing? Not to worry, visit the Pride Village Party in Kemptown where you’ll find entertainment zones, bars and venues, live performances and cabaret, DJs, drag artists, singers, performers, musicians come together for a unforgettable weekend of fundraising celebrations.
EDINBURGH
Party Scots' style at Pride Edinburgh! Scotland’s longest running celebration of diversity is taking place right on our doorstep on Saturday 22 June.
Setting off from the Scottish Parliament at 1pm, The March will proceed through Canongate, High Street, Lothian Street, Charles Street and conclude at The Pride Edinburgh Festival Village. With main stage entertainment, a picnic zone, youth zone and chill area, the festival village is the place to be.
As exciting as it is, celebrating can be exhausting! While you’re in the area, whether you’re staying with us at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Apex Grassmarket Hotel or Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel or not, visit Yu Spa and treat yourself to a tranquil treatment to revive your body. Relieve aching muscles and feet of any tension and switch off as the skills of our therapists send you into a blissful state…
BRISTOL
Be a part of history at Bristol Pride which is hosting a record-breaking number of events! Named in the Top50 World Pride events in 2019 and Bristol’s largest festival, it never fails to impress.
The hour-long, two-mile walking parade on the 13 July invites everyone to join to celebrate as a community. With pop up stages and festival areas dedicated to different event and performances, endless entertainment awaits you. Enjoy nine hours of incredible headline artists on the main stage including The Human League, Ladytron, Claire Richards from STEPS and more. When the lights go down and the acts are done, the partying has just begun – get tickets to The Official Afterparty from 10pm ‘til 4am at the Bristol O2 Academy and dance into the night.
Just a 10 – 20-minute train journey from the stylish Apex City of Bath Hotel, get involved in the buzz on Bristol and reap the benefits of Bath’s calming and relaxing atmosphere at the same time…
Get planning and celebrate safely!
