London Pride saw the cast of the highly acclaimed Netflix show Heartstopper dancing in front of anti-gay protesters, and ex-love Islander Antigoni celebrating with her famous mum in the streets.
But never fear, the celebrations are continuing in cities across the country until the end of September, promising fun, glitter and - most importantly - pride.
The events vary from city to city; some run for the full weekend and others are just for a Saturday, but they all promise to be a celebration of love and unity.
As well as the greats of Manchester and Brighton, the festivities are expected at other cities like Cambridge, which is hosting its second Pride, and Cardiff which promises a weekend of Welsh partying.
Cambridge Pride - July 9
Three years after the first ever Pride in Cambridge, the city’s second-ever celebrations will take place in Jesus Green in the city.
Cambridge Pride 2022 is sponsored by ARU, and will feature a main stage, youth and family tent, community hive, dance area, community café and The Commonwealth Games baton will also be traveling through the celebrations.
It kicks off at 12pm, and everybody is invited to watch the parade, which starts at 3pm at Jesus Green.
Newcastle Pride – July 22-24
Also known as Northern Pride, their incredible line-up includes Melanie C, Joe McElderry and BBC Radio 1 presenter and DJ Adele Roberts.
The fun will be based at Newcastle's Town Moor for the entire weekend, with the theme “Remember, Resist, Rise Up".
Newcastle city will host the Forth Plinth – a platform showcasing the trans, non-binary and gender diverse community – and an accompanying Local Heroes Awards will celebrate LGBTQ+ people and allies who have made an impact to the community over the last 50 years.
Liverpool Pride – July 30
Liverpool Pride is a staple in the city and will begin with its annual (despite a three-year hiatus) March With Pride.
The free Pride is sponsored by Barclays and will centre around the city’s waterfront, near to the Pride Quarter, where other festivities will undoubtedly be ongoing.
Further details including a line-up and events list are due to be announced.
Brighton Pride – August 5-7
Possibly the most popular Pride event in the country, We Are Fabuloso supported by Yahoo is the tag line and it promises to be an amazing weekend.
Previous performers at Brighton Pride include Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Dua Lipa, Jessie J, Clean Bandit, Jess Glynne, Emeli Sandé, and so many more.
This year’s line-up is just as promising, with Saturday headlined by Christina Aguilera, Ella Henderson, Todrick Hall, Raye, Bimini, L Devine and Tia Kofti and so many more.
On Sunday the stars include Paloma Faith, Jake Shears, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Cat Burns, Bjorn Again, and Lyra.
As well as the incredible music, there will also be a Pride Village Party in Kemptown when businesses across St James St and Marine Parade will come together to celebrate Pride and raise extra funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund and Pride Social Impact Fund.
Finally, the delayed 30th anniversary Brighton & Hove Pride LGBTQ+ Community Parade 2022 on Saturday August 6 will run on the theme of ‘Love, Protest & Unity’.
Leeds Pride – August 7
This year will be the 17th Leeds Pride, which it claims is the UK’s friendliest, culminating in the Robert Payne Parade.
There will be over 130 floats involved, and it sets off from Millennium Square at 2pm, to finish at Lower Briggate.
Before the parade, events will be running from midday in Millennium Square including music and speakers.
It is also free to attend, which the organisers have committed to strongly.
Cardiff Pride – August 27-28
The Pride Cymru Big Weekend has a mile-long parade, three stages and bars and street food open to all.
Cardiff City Hall Lawns, is set to draw 50,000 people over two days, making it the biggest Pride event in the principality.
Manchester Pride – August 26-29
A full weekend of fun and celebration which sees the entire Gay Village around Canal Street closed off, with all bars inside the area open and music on the streets.
The theme for this year is March for Peace, and there will be a candlelit vigil to remember those in the community who died from Aids.
Among other events are the ticketed Gay Village Party, where Canal Street and environs go off, and Superbia Weekend, an alcohol-free celebration of queer culture.
There will also be a Free Family Pride, a family-oriented programme with activities geared towards learning for children.
Birmingham Pride – September 23-25
The final event in a summer of Pride, Birmingham will be located at Smithfield Live, minutes from the LGBTQ+ village, which will host its biggest ever main stage.
As well as that, its well-known Cabaret Stage, Dance Arena and Fun Fair with street food stalls will also be hosting during the festivities.
