Celebrate and champion LGBTQ+ equality with us at Birmingham Pride Parade 2025!
The University of Birmingham and the Guild of Students warmly invite you to celebrate, champion and demonstrate your collective support LGBTQ+ equality in Higher Education at the Birmingham Pride Parade 2025, taking place on the 24 May.
Register to join the University of Birmingham (staff and students) and Guild of Students parade team
Register to join the College of Arts and Law parade team
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UNIfied at Pride Parade Contingent
Birmingham Pride brings together each year tens of thousands of members of the LGBTQ+ community, family and friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of LGBTQ+ equality. The University of Birmingham partnered with seven local institutions (Arden University, Aston University, Birmingham City University, Birmingham Newman University, University College Birmingham, University of Law and University of Wolverhampton) to form the sectoral contingent at the Birmingham Pride Parade to demonstrate our joint commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity in higher education.
Our parade team participants will have access to The Exchange, where you will have access to free water and on-site cafeteria. Additionally, The Exchange has washroom facilities, as well as gender neutral toilet, baby changing room, changing room facilities for members who wish to change their outfits, and quiet space for neurodivergent participants and colleagues. Participants are requested to arrive at The Exchange between 10:30 to 11:15 on the day.
UoB at the Birmingham Pride's Smithfield Live
If you are joining the festivities at the Smithfield Live space (ticketed area) on Saturday (24 May) afternoon, why not pop by the University's stall to say hello to our student and staff volunteers, pick up some branded LGBTQ+ merchandise, or take a short break on our deck chairs.
The Big Free Community event
The Big Free Community event takes place on Friday 23 May on the Main Stage at Smithfield Live and features local LGBTQ+ artists, keynote speakers, drag performers and candlelit vigil, as well as community stalls, street food and LGBTQ+ Community Support Hub.
The event is free to attend, but you'll need to obtain a complimentary ticket. Further information can be found on the event's page.