Reading Pride 2024
Reading Pride’s annual Love Unites Parade & Festival returns on Saturday, 31st August 2024 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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Main Stage
Experience an unending array of live entertainment on our Main Stage, featuring a dynamic lineup of performers ready to delight audiences all day long. From enchanting choirs to captivating drag performances, and a diverse range spanning pop, reggae, and grime, there’s something to suit every palate. All of this excitement is masterfully hosted by some of Reading Pride’s cherished queens, ensuring an unforgettable and inclusive experience for all.
This year’s lineup … all acts and hosts now announced …
Pride aLive Stage
For the eighth year running, Reading Pride is very proud to welcome back our incredible Pride aLive stage. We have a strong and vibrant music scene here in Reading with many bands and acts on the cusp of breaking into the professional industry. This year the Pride aLive Stage has been gratefully sponsored by SSE.
This year’s lineup … all acts now announced …
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.