London’s Pride Celebrations Bigger in 2008
This year's Pride London Parade and Rally will take place in central London on Saturday 5 July, and if the buzz is anything to go by, Pride London should be bigger than ever...
Paul Birrell, Chair of Pride London:
"Following the enormous success of the Pride events in June 2007, and all the feedback we received from people who took part, our aim is to create an even bigger and better event for 2008. We will continue to work closely with the Mayor of London to develop this free, world-class event, with the aim of attracting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community from London, across the UK and internationally."
"Pride Day will encompass an even bigger Pride Parade with commercial float sponsors linking up with LGBT groups and charities to support them."
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, who is again supporting the parade through central London and the free event in Trafalgar Square, as well as events in Leicester Square and Soho, said:
"Pride London is a key event for London as a great world city. The capital is home to the largest, most diverse lesbian and gay population in Europe and this event, attended by people of all sexualities, sends out a clear signal that London welcomes and is a safe place for lesbians and gay men to live in and visit."
More details about plans for this year's Pride Parade and Rally will be released in due course and will be available on the website www.pridelondon.org.