Reading Pride 2025 Sat 30th August
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Reading Pride 2025
Reading Pride’s annual Love Unites Parade & Festival returns on Saturday, 30th August 2025 at King’s Meadow. The Festival kicks off when the Parade arrives at 12:00 with a full line-up of entertainment across our stages throughout the day along with a funfair, family area, a wide range of food, drink and market stalls Bringing the spirit of Pride to the centre of Reading and providing opportunities for groups, organisations and individuals to show their support for both Pride and the ongoing campaign for equality.
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Our Stages and performance areas
Each year to try to bring you the very best in entertainment to cater for as many people as possible. Each stage and performance area offers something very different which we're sure you'll like. Wether you're a main stage person, or Pride aLive is your bag, or maybe you like to roam around the event taking in experiences from as many areas as possible; we've got you.
To learn more about each area see below ...
Experience a vibrant array of live entertainment. Featuring captivating performances from choirs, drag artists, and musicians across genres. Hosted by Reading Pride’s cherished queens, this dynamic lineup ensures an unforgettable and inclusive experience for all.
Pride Alive
We're proud to welcome back our incredible Pride aLive stage. Featuring fantastic local artists and bands who are either friends, allies and supporters of, or who themselves identify as LGBTQ+.
Pride Dance
Step into the Pride Dance Stage, where an electrifying lineup of DJs keeps the energy high with a mix of fresh dance beats and classic anthems. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, let the music move you, and dance the day away in celebration of diversity and unity.
Club F.O.D!
A welcoming space featuring cabaret performances by drag artists, vocalists, and comedians. Enjoy games, karaoke, music, and bingo, while connecting with community resources and local talent.
What we do
We work throughout the year to promote equality and to celebrate the very best of the LGBT+ community. Get involved with this year’s FREE-to-enter Pride Parade & Festival and share your stories of #LoveUnites.
Fundraising & Events
We are dedicated to keeping Reading Pride a free event for all. Find out how you can help support us.
Volunteering
Meet The Team
Why Love Unites?
In a world shrouded with hate and oppression we hope that in our little way our Love Unites message will give people the spirit and energy to rise up and defend those who are oppressed.
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