After sunset on Saturday and Sunday evening, the exterior façade of the Library of Birmingham will be lit up in a rainbow of colours to mark Birmingham Pride Weekend.

Birmingham Pride 2024

Birmingham Pride held its first event back in 1997.

Pride has become one of the most important LGBTQ+ festivals in the UK.

• Over 40,000 people attend the festival site in the heart of the LGBTQ+ village, over the course of the weekend
• Over 75,000 people join in or watch the annual pride parade through the streets of Birmingham

Birmingham Pride’s aim is to play a leading role in building a community where all people are free to live without fear or prejudice. They are committed to challenging injustices, inequality and discrimination for all of their community.

Birmingham Pride weekend is the climax of year-round activity, where people can come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ achievement, life and love.

Birmingham Pride has supported numerous LGBTQ+ community groups, charities and events since 2014, raising funds for much needed services within our community.

Birmingham Pride Parade

The Birmingham Pride Parade march is one of the most important aspects of the entire festival weekend.

It is enjoyed by tens of thousands of participants:

• walking
• marching
• aboard creatively decorated floats

Over 75,000 people line the streets to watch the annual pride parade.

The vibrant parade is a

• march for equality and justice
• celebration of LGBTQ+ life

The Birmingham Pride parade is free to attend.

More information can be found on the Birmingham Pride Parade webpage.

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For more information and to buy tickets for Pride events, visit the Birmingham Pride website.

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Article posted 20 May 2025