The March
Marching with Southampton Pride 2025
Saturday 23rd August 2025
11am from Queens Park
Pride marches are vital expressions of visibility and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community. They commemorate historical struggles and victories, such as the Stonewall Riots, serving as both celebrations of diversity and protests against ongoing discrimination. These events create a safe space for individuals to express their true selves, fostering a sense of community and belonging. By drawing public attention, pride marches educate the broader society about LGBTQ+ issues, promoting acceptance, equality, and human rights. They symbolise resilience and the ongoing fight for justice and inclusion.
The #SOProud Pride March will begin at Queens Park at 11 am, proceeding onto Briton Street. Participants will then turn right onto the High Street, passing through the Bargate, where a photo pause will occur. The march continues up Above Bar Street and past Civic Centre Road.
This year, due to the relocation of our Main Stage, there will be no entrance on Above Bar Street. Instead, the march will enter Guildhall Square around 12 pm via the new Second Entrance on Commercial Road, with all participants passing through security checks.
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Public Marchers
We are looking for the following volunteers to help on the march:
Flag bearers: We have 3 giant flags as part of the march we need
volunteers to help carry these on the march. These are huge targets for
photographs and social media on the day.
Placard holders: This is a very important role within the march. Over 70
countries in the world have anti LGBT+ laws. We would like to have each
country on a placard with the punishment for being LGBT+ on. This will
be a silent and solemn part of the march to highlight the injustices in
the world.
Please note: As a member of the public, you do not need to register to
march in the parade. Join us around 10:00 am in Queens Park and a
volunteer will show you where to join the public section of the march.
Don't forget your flags, placards, signs and chants!
Corporate / Business Marchers
This a great opportunity to promote your business, show your support for
the LGBT+ community and to have fun. We would recommend for you to make
the most of this opportunity, promote your participation beforehand, use
any promotional material you have and give out vouchers, leaflets etc to
the crowds on the day.
Charities £100.00 (please also provide charity number)
LGBT charities/support groups etc. Free £0.00
Businesses
Cost is depending on size of company and amount of employees.
£200 up to 10 employees
£350 up to 30
£500 30 +
If you also have a stall booked for the day then there is a discount of
£50.00 off the parade fee.
If you are a member of the public there will be a free section to march.
Please note: If there are any banners/flags or any marketing materials with company logos on from companies that have not applied and paid for, they will be
asked to remove such items and not partake in the march.
We shall be contacting you with meeting points nearer the time.
