London Pride is almost upon us, as the streets of the capital gear up to play their part in the legendary celebrations.
The capital’s festivities are the biggest Pride event in the UK and this year they are extra special, as we celebrate 50 years since the historic march of 1972.
That was the year Pride first took place in UK, and so this year the event organisers are making sure to commemorate the history of the movement and how far it has come since then.
The event will also take into account the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community half a century on from those historic events.
The celebrations will also double as a protest - demanding the government bans conversion therapy, reform recognition and keep working to stamp out hate crime that continues to plague the UK.
When is London Pride?
London Pride will take place on July 2, meaning the festivities are just a few days away at the time of writing.
Partying is expected to spill across the capital as thousands descend on its streets for the celebrations.
London Pride parade route
The route will begin at the bottom of Park Lane, near Hyde Park Corner tube station and Wellington Arch.
From here it will head along Piccadilly, along the top of Green Park and the Ritz, before reaching Piccadilly Circus.
From here it will head south-east down Haymarket towards the river, taking a left towards Trafalgar Square.
Heading on south from the famous square, it will head onto the famous Whitehall, where the parade will come to an end.
To view the full map complete with interactive pointers to help you get more information, follow this link to head to the official website.
London Pride lineup in full
The celebrations will comprise four stages dotted around central London and consist of over 100 performers taking to the stage to show pride, unity and joy.
At the top of the bill Ava Max will be taking to the stage, along with Emeli Sandé, Netta, Samantha Mumba, Kat Graham, Justin Vivian Bond, Cat Burns and Ariōn.
There will be huge names from the world of drag including The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Tia Kofi.
Victoria Scone,Dreya Mac, Siena Liggins, London Gay Big Band, Mila Jam, Bang Bang Romeo and Jack Hawitt will all also be performing, as will Cedric Neal, Matt Willis and the cast from & Juliet.
July Jones, Eddy Luna, Prya, Krystal Lake, Poppy Ajudha, Pre Wavy, Girli, Drag Syndrome & Justin Bond, Eloise Viola, drag king Christian Adore, Jen Ives and El Conchitas will also be appearing on the Leicester Square stage.
There will also be performances from Beyoncé Experience, Marnie Scarlett, Baby Lame, Keanan Sayce, Conleth Kane, Lordin, DJ Kaspa, Frizz Price, Misty, Jen Ives, Holestar, Adam All & Apple Derrieres, Dylan Holloway, Sharna Cane, Casey Tufnell, Cushy Haze, Ms Alexa Vox, Kenan Kian, Ebony Rose Dark, Romeo De La Cruz, LGBT Disabled Queer & Hear, Mista Strange, Tre, The Enby Show, Lysander Dove, Don One and The Glory Present: Man Up.
What is the theme for London Pride 2022?
The theme for London Pride 2022 is #AllOurPride, which is a reference to the uniting of Pride’s history and the people that have been a part of it.
It will be “uniting the past, present and future of pride, from every corner of the LGBT community”.
