70,000 people expected for this year’s Leeds Pride event

Leeds Pride will return to the city on Sunday 21 July.

Last year saw the biggest-ever parade with over 167 businesses in attendance throughout the day. But organisers promise the 2024 event is going to be the “biggest, boldest, and brightest” Pride to date. 

It is one of the largest one-day festivals in Yorkshire and a major contributor to the local economy with a footfall of over 60,000 choosing to visit last year.

The event will once again be free to attend and has seen numbers grow year-on-year.

As in previous years, Lower Briggate will host the main stage, while the parade stage will remain at Millennium Square.

New for 2024 is the addition of Call Lane, which will add a new dynamic to the day and see several more of the city’s most popular bars join in the fun.

A series of pre-Pride events leading up to the big day are currently in the pipeline, with further announcements to follow. 

A record 70,000 people are expected to descend upon the city this year for Leeds Pride, which will make it Yorkshire’s most prolific free event. 

Event spokesperson, Terry George said: “It’s fantastic that Leeds now hosts one of the largest free Pride’s in the country, attracting thousands of attendees from all over the UK.

“The event has seen unprecedented growth since the first official Leeds Pride in 2006, and we can’t wait for this year’s event to come back bigger than ever.

“The colourful, fun-filled event provides the perfect place to unite everyone from all backgrounds and celebrate our diverse community.”

Visit www.leedspride.com for more information. For sponsorship enquiries, contact: sponsorship@leedspride.co.uk

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