This Year's Theme: “Icons”
We’re honouring the LGBTQ+ trailblazers in Loughborough — the icons who made queer culture visible, vibrant, and unstoppable, which of of course is you.
Mark your calendar. Grab your glitter. Let’s make history again!
ICONS.
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, power and community!
Loughborough Pride is back — bigger, bolder, and even more fabulous after the roaring success of our first-ever event last year.
Visibility.
Community.
WHATS ON at pride
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THE MISSION
Visibility.
UNITY.
JOY.
We’re here to amplify queer voices, celebrate diversity, and build a town where everyone belongs — no ifs, no buts.
At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under threat around the world – as well as here in the UK - Pride matters more than ever.
Loughborough Pride isn't just a party. It’s a powerful stand for love, equality, and solidarity.
ABOUT US
We’re a community-led movement fuelled by passion, pride, and the belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, safe, and celebrated.
Founded in 2024 by local legends (that’s us), Loughborough Pride kicked off with a bang - over 2000 attendees, three queer-run spaces, and a whole lot of love. The response was loud and clear: Loughborough is ready to show up for its LGBTQ+ community.
OUR TEAM
We’re 100% volunteer-run and proudly non-profit. Every penny raised goes back into making Pride bigger, better, and more accessible for everyone.
We work all year round, side-by-side with local businesses, organisations, and councils to create an event — and a movement — we can all be proud of.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Loughborough Pride wouldn’t exist without the efforts of the local LGBT+ community coming together to celebrate their happiness and promote acceptance and love within Loughborough.
As it is the second year of Loughborough Pride existing, we welcome anyone willing to help running the Pride event. You don’t need any experience, but just passion and interest in helping the local Loughborough LGBT+ community!
Together we can make Loughborough a place where all LGBT+ people feel they can belong! This is also an opportunity perfect for anyone looking to develop professionally.
Here are the volunteering roles currently available:
Pride Decorators
Pride Makers
Pride Litter pickers
Pride Stewards
After filling up the form, we will contact you to make you aware of the next stages of the process!
Market Stalls & Food
Want to bring your brilliance to Pride?
We’re looking for community groups, LGBTQ+-friendly businesses, crafters, makers, face-painters, artists, food trucks, and everyone in between!
Perfect if you are:
A grassroots LGBTQ+ co spreading the good word
An artist or crafty small business with fabulous wares
A foodie ready to keep the park fuelled
How to Apply:
To express interest in a market stall or food vending spot at Loughborough Pride 2025, please fill out the Vendor Application Form.
Our team will review applications and get back to you with details on next steps, setup arrangements, and any fees or guidelines.
Become a pride partner
Show your Pride — and your brand’s true rainbow colours.
Loughborough Pride 2025 offers exciting ways for businesses, organisations, and allies to stand tall with the LGBTQ+ community. Your support enables this celebration to happen.
Why Sponsor?
Demonstrate your genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Get seen — last year, Pride made headlines across BBC, Attitude, Yahoo News, and many more.
Make real impact — your support keeps Pride free, family-friendly, and accessible.
Connect with a loyal, vibrant LGBTQ community (and their friends).
Where Your Support Goes:
Stages, sound and fabulous entertainment
Accessibility needs (like quiet spaces and accessible toilets)
Family-friendly activities
Volunteer support and wellbeing
Keeping Loughborough Pride FREE for everyone to enjoy!
Perform at Pride!
Are you a superstar in the making (or already shining bright)?
We’re looking for singers, bands, drag artists, dancers, DJs, poets, comedians — you name it — to join the Pride stage. Remember, this year the theme is ‘Icons,’ so think BIG.
Why Perform?
Share your talent with a crowd that will LOVE you
Celebrate visibility, creativity, and queer joy
An event that's shaping Loughborough's future
How to Apply:
Email info@loughboroughpride.co.uk with:
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A bit about you / your act
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Any clips, links or socials
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What tech setup you need
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Your contact info
Our entertainment coordinators will review all performance enquiries. We’re building a diverse lineup that celebrates every corner of our rainbow community.
Bring your best — we can't wait to see what you’ve got!