Today is International day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
All LGBTQ+ people around the world deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and to live a life free from discrimination, violence and persecution.
Members of the LGBTQ+ community are still persecuted around the globe simply for living as their authentic selves.
We have come along way, but we still have a long way to go.
Today we send love and solidarity to anyone who has been a victim of hate crime and we pause in remembrance of those lost.
Hate will never win 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
To every single person who attended Pride in Cheltenham yesterday: THANK YOU. Thank you for standing with us, celebrating with us, and proving once again what Pride is truly about.
Days like yesterday remind us just how important community and solidarity are within our own spaces. When the world can feel uncertain or challenging, coming together in joy, visibility and support matters more than ever.
Seeing so many of you dancing, marching, cheering and simply being together despite the rain was genuinely powerful.
We would also like to say a massive thank you to our sponsors and also our incredible volunteers, without whom our pride events would simply not be possible.
We still have lots planned for the remainder of the year - more news on that soon 💜
HAPPY PRIDE CHELTENHAM 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
The day is here! We cannot wait to welcome you all to Imperial Gardens later today to celebrate PRIDE!
✨ PRIDE MARCH will be leaving John Lewis at 12:30pm.
✨ Imperial Gardens will be open to all from 1:00pm
✨ Pride in Cheltenham, as always, is FREE ENTRY
We hope you can join us as we come together in support and celebration of Cheltenhams vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
Stay safe, drink responsibly but most importantly, have fun 💜
You’ll be able to catch ✨THEM2✨ on the main stage at Pride in Cheltenham tomorrow afternoon!
We have an incredible lineup waiting to entertain you 💃🕺
Don’t miss out! See you tomorrow 👋🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
ONLY 1 DAY TO GO!
Pride in Cheltenham is coming to Imperial Gardens TOMORROW
✨ Headlined by Big Brovaz and Booty Luv
✨ Hosted by Tray La Trash and Phillupa Bucket
✨ Featuring Adam All, Russell Jones Jr, Billie and Louie
✨ Live entertainment all day with over 20+ acts
✨ Annual Pride in Cheltenham Dog Show
✨ Food and Drink
✨ Market Place
Cheltenham, this is your Pride. Come and show off your colours 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
See you tomorrow 👋💜
Pride in Gloucestershire is committed to making our events as accessible and inclusive as possible.
When visiting Pride in Cheltenham this Saturday please ask at the Pride Information Point if you require assistance whilst attending Pride this Saturday.
📣 ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO
The weekend is almost upon us!
We are incredibly excited to celebrate Pride with you this weekend, Cheltenham 🏳️🌈
See you very soon 👋
Yesterday, the ILGA-Europe 2026 Rainbow Map and Index was published.
The UK has fallen to 22nd out of 49 countries, with Spain, Malta and Iceland topping the list.
The UK’s rapid decline from a top-tier position to 22nd place is likely linked to the continued regression of protections for trans people, particularly around access to gender-affirming healthcare and legal gender recognition. It also reflects the Government’s continued failure to deliver on long-promised legislation banning conversion therapy.
While the UK may not have dramatically moved backwards on paper, it also hasn’t moved forwards. Progress on anti-discrimination protections has stalled, replaced by repeated delays and empty promises from those in power.
This ranking speaks volumes. The UK is increasingly being viewed as an unsafe place for LGBTQ+ people, and it is clear that the Government still has a huge amount of work to do. Rights do not protect themselves, and progress is never guaranteed.
Silence, delay and inaction all come at a cost.
March with Pride!
Join us as we take to the streets of Cheltenham Town Centre on Saturday 16th May 2026.
Bring your flags, your friends and stand loud, proud and united. We want you colourful and ready to shine ☀️🌈
📍 Meet outside John Lewis at 11:45am
🚶♂️ The march sets off at 12:30pm
🌿 We’ll arrive at Imperial Gardens around 1:00pm
Pride is not just a party, it’s a protest. Taking to the streets, being visible and having our voices heard is as important as ever.
ONLY 3 DAYS TO GO!
Have you planned your trip to Pride yet? Situated in the heart of Cheltenham Town Centre, Imperial Gardens is easy to get to and access.
If you are planning on joining us from out of town, public transport is your best bet! You can use the @stagecoach_bus route planner to plan your journey.
See you on Saturday 👋🏳️🌈
Please welcome Bristols own ✨Esme Doll✨ to your Pride in Cheltenham Main Stage 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A young Queen, with an extremely bright future ahead, we are excited to see her flourish on Saturday 💜
