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UK LGBT EVENTS - Croydon Pride 2025
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Croydon Pride 2025

Croydon Pride takes place on Saturday the 19th July 2025. London's second largest and free Pride festival is back for its 7th year, the free festival this year returns to Wandle Park bringing more fun and entertainment. Theme to follow Parade The Croydon PrideFest walking parade is free to attend and open to everybody who would like to support our LGBT+ community and be part of this amazing festival. The parade will start from Marks and Spencers, on North End, Croydon CR9 1SH at 12.00noon on Saturday and will last approximately 40 mins. Whether as a group or an individual, participation in our parade is free and open to everyone who would like to support our LGBT+ community and be part of our amazing festival. Festival Croydon PrideFest, returns to Wandle Park. PrideFest will build upon what everyone loved about the last festival. More to follow After-party to follow

Address : Wandle Park

Croydon

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