When
1pm, 5th July 2008
Where
Various, see feature for more info
Pride London 2008 is here once again, so grab your feather boas and get fluttering those falsies!
Gay Pride in LondonCalling all homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, and yes, you heterosexuals too – Pride London is back again for 2008 and it’s feistier than ever. Whatever your sexual orientation make sure you get out and celebrate for one of London’s most colourful festivals.
Why you should goPride is more than just about who you want to sleep with, it’s about freedom, equality, and the right to wear as many rainbows as humanly possible. This is one party like none other all around the world, and this years attendance is expected to be over half a million people.
Don’t missThe Pride London parade is the highlight of the festival, with countless spectacularly colourful and glittery floats and performers making their way around the streets of the capital. The theme for 2008 is icons, so embrace your favourite gay or lesbian icon and break out the costumes.
Pride entertainmentAnd after the parade be sure to follow the crowds to the Pride London festival main stage in Trafalgar Square, with everyone from important speakers to rocking bands getting ready to play to the crowds. This year’s guests include Ian Mckellan and the hotly tipped Pink Singers, plus special appearances from the Mayor of London and some live performances from Sandi Thom, Culture Beat, dance vocalist Shena, and Amrick Channa from Hed Kandi.
Women's StageThe Women's Stage has just as full a lineup of fantastic entertainment for Pride London 2008 as previous years with a mix of comedy, live music and top DJs making the event go with a swing. Catch the likes of the King of the Castle dancers, comedian Shelley Cooper and DJ Sandra D from MissShapes.
In the mood for more? Here are some top gay events taking place during the Pride London week in 2008:
Gay PrideGay Mens Chorus at Cadogan HallPride London Special: Alcazar at G-A-YLondon Gay Symphony OrchestraFrench Paste at Shaw TheatreQueer Bash FestivalGay Shame 2008Popstarz at SINDancing Over the RainbowPride Night Party at Royal Vauxhall TavernSmack at Hidden After PartyMatinee at Fabric After PartyJuicy Pride After PartyLater Pride After PartyPride stagesThe Main Stage is located in Trafalgar Square with events taking place from 3pm. The Bame Stage is located in Romilly Street and events will take place from 2pm. The Women's Stage is located in Dean Street with events taking place from 3pm.
The Pride London parade starts at 1pm on 5th July 2008 at Orchard Street and Wigmore Street and continues down Oxford Street, Regent Street and ends at Whitehall.For more information and a full line up of Pride London events, click on the link below.Pride London Official SiteGay bars and clubs in LondonRecommended Gay Bars in LondonRecommended Lesbian Bars in LondonRecommended Gay Clubs in LondonRecommended Lesbian Nights at London ClubsOther gay London events4 Poofs and a Piano TicketsGay Bingo at ICAFor the Bible Tells Me SoInternational Women of Mr ELavender LibraryScreaming Queens Ghost HuntCyndi Lauper at G-A-YBallet Trockadero at Peacock TheatreMore Gay and Lesbian Events in LondonOther London eventsLift FestivalLondon 2012 Olympic PartyRise FestivalLondon Red Bull Air RaceSomerset House Summer Series TicketsBen and Jerrys Sundae Festival