Every year, the LGBT community in Leicester comes together to march through the city centre in a vibrant parade that marks the beginning of the festival. The event starts at 13:00 with a parade through the city centre leading to the festival site on Abbey Park and will be the 17th anniversary of Leicester Pride.

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Parade

The parade starts at 13:00 and arrives at the park at 14:00. The new parade route is longer and passes through more areas of the city centre. The parade still begins at The Curve Theatre with the route through The Lanes, Jubilee Square and along High Street before proceeding to Abbey Park. The total distance is 1.7 miles. Leicester Pride invite everyone to join us on the parade, although they ask that larger groups register via the website so that we can plan the order and layout. Please note that no glass bottles are allowed on the parade, and much of the route runs through the city's alcohol-free zones.

Festival

The event is free to attend and celebrates equality and diversity in our community. Leicester Pride is a family event with entertainment and attractions suitable for all ages. The main stage features live singers, dance acts and cabaret from across the country, whilst the DJ tent features the best local DJs. Leicester Pride event is attended by more 10,000 people each year, with more than 2,000 taking part in the parade through the city. Leicester Pride event has been running under the current team for 10 years and has grown from a small event based in the city to a full scale festival at Abbey Park.

Description supplied by the event organiser.