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London Gay Pride

By Laura Porter, About.com

Last updated: June 2009

About Pride London
2009 is the 37th year of this annual celebration. Things have changed in those 37 years and same sex couples can now marry in civil partnerships and other homophobic laws have been abolished. Pride London is a registered charity and they aim is to produce a highly professional Pride Festival and an annual Pride Day comprising of a Parade through central London, a politically-based Rally and free entertainment in central London. Their mission is to raise awareness for the LGBT community and they aim to promote equality and diversity through all of its campaigns.

Pride London Festival:
The Pride London Festival Fortnight is a two week arts festival incorporating hundreds of exhibitions, film screenings, sporting events, concerts, theater, comedy and cabaret performances, as well as special galas and one-off parties.

2009 Dates: Sat 20 June to Sun 5 July 2009.

Come On, Vogue! At the British Music Experience is on 4 & 5 July and looks like a lot of fun.

London Pride Parade:

Pride London Parade takes place on the last Saturday of the Festival. Around half a million revelers head into central London to enjoy the spectacular parade floats and performers, celebrating Europe's largest gay and lesbian festival.

The 2009 theme is come out and play.

2009 Date: Saturday 4 July 2009.

The Parade Route:
The Parade leaves Baker Street/Orchard Street (at the side of Selfridges) at 1pm and heads down Oxford Street and Regent Street, the busiest shopping streets in town. The Parade goes through Piccadilly Circus and on to Trafalgar Square where there is an afternoon of entertainment from 3pm.
Official Website:
www.pridelondon.org
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