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UK LGBT EVENTS - Derby Pride 2025 Derbyshire
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Derby Pride 2025 Derbyshire

Derby Pride will take place at Markeaton Park on Saturday, the 13th September 2025. We hope you are all as excited as we are and will join us in September to celebrate Pride. We will bring you more exciting announcements over the coming weeks and months, so please follow us on social media @DerbyPrideLGBT. Our free annual event celebrates LGBT+ culture and brings together the diverse communities within Derby and surrounding areas. We are a family friendly event and open to all. Theme to follow Parade The Parade starts at 11:00 from the far end of the main Markeaton Park car park (accessed via Markeaton Island/Ashbourne Road) and follows a circular route around the park before finishing at the entrance to the main Pride event. Please assemble in the car park between 10:30 & 10:45. Festival From 12:00-18:30. Live music, Large fun fair (open from 10:00 till late), Market Zone, Food and drinks, Families Area. Families Area Fun & Games, Bouncy Castle, Colouring Competition and loads more. After party to follow

Address : Markeaton Park

Derby
DE22 4AA

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