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!
Thank you for making Loughborough Pride 2025 special
Thanks to our supportive community, our chosen charity this year is Mermaids
Mermaids is a dedicated organisation that provides comprehensive support for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse children and young people, as well as their families and the professionals involved in their care. Founded with the mission to empower and advocate for the rights and well-being of gender-diverse youth, Mermaids offers a range of services including emotional support, information resources, and practical guidance tailored to the unique challenges faced by these individuals.
The community has raised £213.18 for Mermaids
Loughborough Pride 2025
The inaugural day of Loughborough Pride, held on Saturday, 16th August 2025, was an immensely successful and memorable event. We were pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming turnout, far surpassing our initial expectations, demonstrating the strength and unity of our community. The event showcased a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, where attendees expressed their pride and solidarity. The event featured a variety of engaging activities, including live entertainment such as tribute acts, talented dancers, and singers. Additionally, there were children’s arts and crafts stations, face painting, and a lively bouncy castle, ensuring fun for all ages.
Our market area included 24 stalls representing diverse aspects of our community, including outreach organisations, as well as vendors selling food and drinks. The majority of these stalls were so popular that they sold out quickly, reflecting the high demand and enthusiasm for the event. Overall, the day was a powerful celebration of acceptance, love, and community spirit.
At 13:00, on New Street, Pride was officially opened by Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE, a world-record-holding open water swimmer and former Mayor of Charnwood and Loughborough Pride’s Chairman, Ashley .
Meet The Team
We are proud to showcase the faces and stories of those who make Loughborough Pride possible, highlighting their hard work, enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Our dedicated team is composed of full-time and part-time volunteers, all working tirelessly throughout the year. Their commitment is aimed at organising and executing a vibrant, fun-filled day that celebrates diversity and inclusivity within our community.
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!