Parks · East Midlands
Leicester Pride
In or near Leicester.
Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT pride event in Leicester, England, which started to take place in 2001. The launch project intended to involve the lesbian and gay community in the production of the
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Leicester Pride is located in Leicester, postcode LE1 7RY, and is accessible via Leicester railway station, which is 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT pride event in Leicester, England, which started to take place in 2001. The launch project intended to involve the lesbian and gay community in the production of the Leicester Pride Carnival, to involve the whole community in the carnival itself and to promote better understanding. It was supported by Arts Council England. The event is free, and starts with a parade from the city centre to Victoria Park. Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT Pride event that takes place in the summer, and includes a parade through the city centre and a festival on Victoria Park, and then events running into the evening in the gay bars and clubs in Leicester.
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Official information
De Montfort Hall is a historic venue in Leicester that has hosted a variety of events since its opening in 1913, including concerts, comedy shows, and political meetings. It serves as a cultural hub for the local community and offers a range of performances throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT pride event in Leicester, England, which started to take place in 2001. The launch project intended to involve the lesbian and gay community in the production of the Leicester Pride Carnival, to involve the whole community in the carnival itself and to promote better understanding. It was supported by Arts Council England. The event is free, and starts with a parade from the city centre to Victoria Park. Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT Pride event that takes place in the summer, and includes a parade through the city centre and a festival on Victoria Park, and then events running into the evening in the gay bars and clubs in Leicester.
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Background
History
The launch project intended to involve the lesbian and gay community in the production of the Leicester Pride Carnival, to involve the whole community in the carnival itself and to promote better understanding. It was supported by Arts Council England.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6242, -1.1185
- District
- Leicester
- Parish
- Leicester, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE1 7RY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leicester South
- Phone
- 0116 233 3111
- Nearest railway station
- Leicester — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.demontforthall.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Leicester Pride (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Pride?
- Leicester Pride is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE1 7RY), in the parish of Leicester, unparished area.
- What is Leicester Pride?
- Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT pride event in Leicester, England, which started to take place in 2001. The launch project intended to involve the lesbian and gay community in the production of the
- How do I get to Leicester Pride?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE1 7RY.
- Is Leicester Pride free to visit?
- Yes, Leicester Pride is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leicester Pride?
- The nearest railway station is Leicester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE1 7RY.