Glasgow Pride 2022: when is LGBTQ+ parade, where is celebration taking place - and other events in the city
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Pride is a worldwide celebration with countries across the globe putting on special events and seeing communities come together in solidarity to celebrate and make a stand against discrimination.
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Hide AdPride is a chance to celebrate what it means to be a part of the LGBT+ community, as a community, and remember those who paved the way.
This year’s celebration is a significant year for the Pride movement and the LGBT+ community as we commemorate 50 Years since the first Pride took place in the United Kingdom.
So what Pride events are happening across Glasgow?
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming events.
When is Pride?
Pride takes place throughout the entire month of June every year.
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Hide AdWhat is Pride?
Pride is a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all over the world from the people to the culture. It is a joyful time, as well as a time of remembrance.
The occasion is usually celebrated with a parade and other fun events that focus on remembering people of the community that paved the way and celebrating the joy of the community.
The month aims to draw focus on the issues faced by people in the LGBTQ+ society everyday.
What events are happening in Glasgow?
Pride Glasgow
The iconic Pride parade will take place on 25 June 2022.
Pride Glasgow’s 2022 march starts at noon at Greendyke Street, just outside Glasgow Green and after making its way through Glasgow City Centre, ends on the Broomielaw near the new Barclays Campus where there will be a small selection of stalls and activities.
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Hide AdChris Lang, Pride Glasgow’s chair said: “we’re excited and delighted to be in a position to deliver the Pride Glasgow march again this June after a two year break.”
“The team are hard at work pulling everything together as we speak, and if all goes to plan we will be announcing some fabulous events to go alongside the march in the coming months. It’s good to be back”
Address: Greendyke Street Website: Pride Glasgow
A Queer Bike Tour of Glasgow for Festival Fortnight
Bike for Good is organising a Queer Bike Tour of South, East and Central Glasgow incorporating current and past LGBTQI+ landmarks, sports venues and discussion of LGBT issues in sport.
This 10-mile route will go at an easy pace and incorporate Glasgow Autonomous Space, the Pink Peacock, Bike for Good South, Category is Books, LGBT Health and Wellbeing, the women’s library, Bonjour, LGBT Youth Scotland; the gay area in the Merchant City; The Waterloo, Leap Sports offices, Nice N Sleazy’s and the CCA.
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Address: Bike for Good Glasgow South, Langside Lane, 539 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8BH Website: Queer Bike Tour Event
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