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UK LGBT EVENTS - Cymru Pride 2025
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Cymru Pride 2025

Pride Cymru (Cardiff Pride) returns to Cardiff over the weekend 21/22nd June 2025. PRIDE CYMRU is a volunteer-led charity that works to promote the elimination of discrimination, be it on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or ability. We are committed to campaigning for equality and acceptance of diversity within our communities. We recognise and celebrate the contributions made by LGBT+ people in society, and we continue our work to create opportunities for LGBT+ people around Wales to connect and support each other. Our pride festival entertainment covers 3 stages over 2 days of jam packed performances from a mix of big names and local talent. Theme to follow Parade Saturday the 21st Full of colour, passion and respect, our parade will bring people from all walks of life together in Cardiffs city centre. The route covers over two miles and welcomes local LGBTQ groups as well as companies wanting to show support for their LGBTQIA+ colleagues & team members. The parade celebrates our progress to date, while highlighting how much more we need to do to achieve equality & inclusivity for all. Festival 21st & 22nd. Our pride festival line up covers 2 stages over 2 days of jam packed performances from a mix of big names and local talent. More to follow After party to follow

Address : Cardiff Castle
Castle Street
Cardiff
CF10 3RB

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  • 01 Apr – Rachel Maddow (1973–), American cable television host
  • 02 Apr – Linda Hunt (1945–), American actress
  • 03 Apr – Anne Lister (1791–1840), English landowner and diarist
  • 03 Apr – Cat Cora (1967–), American chef and TV personality
  • 06 Apr – Gale Wilhelm (1908–1991), American writer
  • 07 Apr – Janis Ian (1951–), American singer-songwriter and musician
  • 08 Apr – Roberta Cowell (1918–2011), British racing driver and WWII fighter pilot
  • 09 Apr – Cynthia Nixon (1966–), American actress
  • 09 Apr – Kristen Stewart (1990–), American actress
  • 10 Apr – Gro Hammerseng-Edin (1980–), Norwegian handball player
  • 12 Apr – Amy Ray (1964–), American singer-songwriter and member of Indigo Girls
  • 12 Apr – Magda Szubanski (1961–), Australian actress, comedian and writer
  • 14 Apr – Da Brat (1974–), American rapper and actress
  • 14 Apr – Larissa França (1982–), Brazilian beach volleyball player
  • 15 Apr – Bessie Smith (1894–1937), American blues singer
  • 16 Apr – Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (1984–), American fantasy/young adult lit author
  • 16 Apr – Dusty Springfield (1939–1999), English singer
  • 18 Apr – Alice Blinn (1889–1982), American educator, home efficiency expert, and magazine editor
  • 18 Apr – Maria Bello (1967–), American actress
  • 21 Apr – Jessica Clark (1985–), English actress, model, and video blog host
  • 23 Apr – Élisabeth de Gramont, Duchess of Clermont-Tonnerre (1875–1954), French writer and aristocrat
  • 23 Apr – Dame Ethel Smyth (1858–1944), English composer and suffragist
  • 25 Apr – Anja Pärson (1981–), Swedish alpine skier, 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist in Slalom
  • 26 Apr – Lily Parr (1905–1978), English professional women's association football player
  • 26 Apr – Ma Rainey (1886–1939), American singer
  • 29 Apr – Garrison Starr (1975–), American singer-songwriter
  • 30 Apr – Alice B. Toklas (1877–1967), American-born member of Parisian avant-garde

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