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UK LGBT EVENTS - Exeter Pride 2025
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Exeter Pride 2025

Exeter Pride takes place on Saturday the 10th May 2025. Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and questioning plus (LGBTQ+) communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country. The day will feature a colourful rainbow flag march through Exeter, including a fire engine, an ambulance, dancers, music and much more. Representatives from community groups and organisations as well as individuals will also be taking part to show their support. There will be information and advice from local, national and international organisations, as well as demonstrations and fun activities. Theme No theme Parade Exeter Pride March start in Sidwell Street at 12:00. Exeter Pride makes the way along Sidwell Street, High Street and Queen Street and finishing at Northernhay Gardens where there will be acoustic entertainments, stall and activities. Festival There will be several events going on at our partner venues throughout the city.

Address : Northernhay Gardens

Exeter
EX4 3LS

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