London's major Pride festival might be over for another year — but Croydon Pride is now on the horizon!
Following a pared down Croydon Pride in 2024, the event returns to its full fat best on Saturday 19 July 2025. A parade makes its way through town — starting outside M&S on North End at 12pm, before turning off down Church Street, and finishing up in Wandle Park.
Wandle Park itself will be a hive of activity throughout the day, among performers on the main stage: DJ and dancer Natasha Cox, drag powerhouse Mel Anin, high-energy dance crew Alpha Dancers and X Factor winner Louisa Johnson — plus many more (with the line-up still being added to). Various local stallholders will also be in attendance. It's a lot more chill than Pride in London, but there's still loads going on.
Croydon Pride is totally free to attend, although you must book your space in advance.
Two official after parties take place in Croydon: at the Slug and Lettuce, and at board game cafe the Ludoquist. There's also a special Pride event courtesy of safe space for Croydon’s LGBTQIA+ community, Their Majesties, happening at the Oval Tavern.
Croydon Pride, Saturday 19 July 2025, free, book ahead
