London Pride map shows route parade will take through city today

London Pride is upon us and the capital will be transformed by vibrant colours and celebrations today.

The famous LGBTQ+ event is taking place in the city centre and promises to be another day to remember.

Thousands of people are descending on the streets of London for the festivities.

Pride in London said it aims to ‘raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and advocate for the freedoms that will enable everyone to live their lives on equal footing’.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know today, including when London Pride is taking place, the route it will take and where the stages are.

When does the London Pride parade start?

London Pride gets under way at 12pm today: Saturday, June 29. It is due to finish at 6pm.

As with previous years, a grandstand will open in Haymarket from 11am.

What route will the London Pride parade take?

The London Pride parade will begin at noon at Hyde Park Corner and head along Piccadilly.

It will pass through Piccadilly Circus and enter Coventry Street before taking a right down Haymarket.

Crowds will follow all the way to the end of Haymarket and turn left onto Pall Mall.

The parade then goes onto Trafalgar Square before finally finishing on Whitehall at around 6pm.

Where are the stages at London Pride?

There will be seven stages at London Pride in 2024. They will be located at:

• Trafalgar Square (Main Stage)
• Leicester Square (The LGBTQIA Women and Non-Binary Stage)
• Dean Street (Cabaret Stage)
• Soho Square (Trans and Non-Binary Community Stage)
• Golden Square (World Stage)
• Victoria Embankment Gardens (Family & Youth Area)

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