In 7 short years Leeds Pride has grown to be one of the largest and certainly the most colourful events in the City bringing 23,000 people to Leeds’ streets and an estimated £1.5 million into the city’s economy.
Tom Doyle, Leeds Pride Chair said, ‘Pride is a celebration of the diversity of Leeds LGBT communities and a statement of solidarity with and by our families, friend and allies; it’s a great day out for everyone.
This years theme for pride is Sports. This has been chosen for 2 reasons, firstly it's a once in a generation that Leeds pride will be on during the Olympic in the England and secondly, we will be announcing a very special tie with a national organsation tacking homophobia in sports.
The day will consist of
11.30-2.00pm - Victoria Gardens, The Headrow, Leeds (Victoria Gardens is located in front of the City Art Gallery and Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery on the Headrow)
We have moved from Millenium Square this year, due to other events taking place. The stage will be at Vicotria Gardens this year and this is also the point where the parade will start.
2.00pm - The parade will leave Victoria Gardens and head down The Headrow, turning right onto Boar Lane and down into Call Lane
3pm-9pm The Main Stage
This year the main stage will be in Lower Briggate and will start an hour earlier. This stage will host both local and national acts. More details on these acts will be released closer to the time.