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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 May - Mary MacLane (1881–1929), Canadian-American writer
  • 01 May – Enoé Uranga (1963–), Mexican politician
  • 02 May – Lesley Gore (1946–2015), American pop singer
  • 03 May – Sandi Toksvig (1958–), Danish–British comedienne & TV personality
  • 04 May – Keith Haring (1958–1990), American artist
  • 05 May – Del Martin (1921–2008), American feminist & gay rights activist
  • 07 May – Angélica Lozano Correa (1975–), Colombian lawyer, politician & LGBT rights activist
  • 08 May – Jessica Platt (1989–), Canadian professional hockey player
  • 09 May – Wendy Crewson (1956–), Canadian actress & producer
  • 09 May – Marieke Wijsman (1975–), Dutch Olympic speed skater
  • 11 May – Eleanor Butler (1739–1829), Irish aristocrat & socialite
  • 12 May – Margaret Cuthbert (1887–1968), Canadian-American radio broadcaster & NBC producer
  • 15 May – Stella Maxwell (1990–), Belgian-New Zealander fashion model
  • 15 May – Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689–1762), English aristocrat & writer
  • 16 May – Adrienne Rich (1929–2012), American poet, essayist & feminist
  • 17 May – Annise Parker (1956–), American politician and Mayor of Houston
  • 18 May – Miriam Margolyes (1941–), English-Australian actress & voice artist
  • 18 May – Felicia Pearson (1980–), American actress, author & rapper
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  • 23 May – Lotte Hahm (1890–1967), German activist for lesbian & transgender movement
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  • 29 May – Laverne Cox (1972–), American actress, reality TV personality & LGBT advocate
  • 29 May – Melissa Etheridge (1961–), American singer-songwriter
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