A CITY centre march followed by an afternoon of music, stalls and community activities in Sydney Gardens will once again form the focus of this year’s Pride celebrations in Bath.

The event aims to bring people together to show support for the city’s LGBTQ+ community.

On Saturday, July 26, Pride celebrations in Bath will begin at 12pm with a city-centre march setting off from Sydney Gardens, followed by a free family picnic running from 12pm to 5pm across the gardens and the grounds of the Holburne Museum, featuring live music, charity and wares stalls, and space for people to relax and enjoy the summer weather.

From 12pm to 1pm there will be a pride march through the city centre. Everyone is welcome to join the march to celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community, to raise awareness, and to advocate for equal rights for queer and trans individuals. Volunteers and larger groups who would like to march together can sign up through the form available on the Bath Pride website.

Donations are welcome on the day as well as through our online fundraiser. We are a grassroots, volunteer led registered charity offering opportunities for people of all backgrounds to get involved with keeping our community safe and supported. We are open to working with organisations, charities and small local businesses in Bath who share our values.

Bath Pride’s Values:

  • Affirming: Bath Pride will ensure all events are inclusive and accessible to the entire LGBT+ community, and will actively be affirming to all identities and intersections.
  • Transparent: We will be open and transparent, making sure that all decisions and actions are clear and open to the Bath queer community
  • Justice: We ensure that all voices are heard, especially those most marginalised. We will champion racial justice. We will champion trans equality.
  • Grassroots: We will work with the local LGBT+ community and we will never accept big corporate sponsorships, instead being funded by individual donations and local independent businesses.
  • Vibrant: We will organise events that are insightful, interesting, and enjoyable. We will showcase all facets of the LGBT+ community.
  • Safe: The safety of our community is paramount, and will always foster a safe inclusive environment in everything we do. All our events will put in place policies and practices to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time.

Some volunteers from last year have now joined the committee after seeing the impact and generosity of the team from 2024.

One of the committee members said: “After being a steward for Bath Pride 2024, I knew I wanted to have more involvement with next year's festivities.

“I have attended numerous protests in my life but the energy on the day for Bath Pride was palpable - finally having this event occur in the city I now call home was so fulfilling and the sense of achievement amongst the team was immense.

“I am delighted to be on the committee this year and lay the groundwork for many more Bath Pride’s to come.”