Take to the streets with Pride this summer

London Pride

When: 27 June 2020

Catching London Pride couldn’t be easier; camp at our Experience Freedom Abbey Wood or Crystal Palace sites and take the Tube to the centre of town, where the magic happens.

The one key event you have to experience while you’re in the city is the Pride Parade, which will take place on the Saturday and pass by some of London’s finest attractions. Thousands of floats, performers and marchers join together to form a parade several miles long, and spectators get to see the finest in LGBTQ pride; watch out for marriage proposals en route!

The parade finishes at historic Trafalgar Square, which is packed with people and stages. Music, spoken word and outrageous costumes are the order of the day. It’s free to watch, so find a good spot on the parade route and cheer your heart out.

There’s also a great deal going on across the city, including drag performances, comedy, dancing, pub quizzes and parties; keep an eye on the official London Pride website to pick what you want to see.

Brighton Pride

When: 31 July - 2 August 2020

Brighton Pride has attracted some incredible performers in the past, including Britney Spears herself. In 2020 it’s being held at the height of summer when the seaside at Brighton looks its best. Book a space at our Experience Freedom Brighton site, grab a Pride ticket, and come into town to see music performances, catch a drag cabaret, or just chow down on amazing food; the Preston Park location is filled with many different options to shape your day.

There’s also a Family Diversity area for children to enjoy, with crafts, workshops and dress-up. Find some ice cream and lap up the atmosphere in the Brighton sunshine.

Manchester Pride

When: 28 - 31 August 2020

The riotous energy of Manchester Pride can be combined with the serenity of our Experience Freedom Chester Fairoaks campsite. Held on this year’s August Bank Holiday, Manchester Pride promises to be an energetic weekend, with giant stages erected near Piccadilly Station for performances by exciting music artists.

There is also a street food market, a funfair, and a huge parade snaking through the town on Saturday. Drink it all in, then travel back to Chester Fairoaks for some well-deserved rest before doing it all again the next day.

There are separate stages at the Gay Village Party, which is held in Sackville Gardens and features food stalls, family-friendly events and parties. If you want to attend Manchester Pride itself, there are three ticket options, each of which also offer entrance to the Gay Village Party; if the Gay Village Party’s more your speed, you can buy a ticket just for that.

2020 promises to be a magnificent year for Pride festivals across the UK — so get your glitter out and prepare your dancing shoes for the party.