Chester Pride

Info Chester Pride, takes place on Saturday 16th August 2025.

Chester Pride started in 2013, with our first event outside Chester Town Hall. Around 2,500 people attended that first event, and then since then we have grown significantly with our 10th event in 2022 attended by around 21,000 people. We have also branched out our activity, launching our own helpline service, Just Ask, which receives over 7,000 contacts each year, supporting the LGBTQ+ community with any issue they may face. Celebrating diversity and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + community and is a free event celebrating equality and diversity in the heart of Chester, and will be holdings its 13th pride this year.

Theme
No theme

Parade
Saturday, from Castle Square, 12:00-13:00, before returning to Castle Square where the event opens at 13:00.

Festival
13:00-20:00
Main stage
Runway Lounge
Dance Tent
Health Zone
Market Zone
Food and beverage area
Family pride Zone
Chill out zones

After party
To follow