Each year the European Pride Organisers Association grants the EuroPride licence to a different Pride event. Since 1992 EuroPride has been the premiere gay event in Europe attracting millions of visitors from all over the world.

Pride Parade

The EuroPride Parade on Saturday 1 July 2006, will set off, for the first time, down the world famous Oxford Street. We expect the Parade to double in size compared to last year, to include up to 80 floats, around 200 costumed groups and walking bands, and thousands of individual paraders.

The star-studded Head of Parade section will make its colourful way along Oxford Street to Oxford Circus turning right down Regent Street to Piccadilly Circus. From here the route moves on to Trafalgar Square then along Whitehall to pass the Houses of Parliament before dispersing along Victoria Embankment.

Festivities continue at the Trafalgar Square Rally, Leicester Square Cabaret and throughout Soho.

Pride Rally

Following the EuroPride Parade, there will once again be a fabulous afternoon of entertainment, speakers, community stalls and music at the EuroPride Rally in Trafalgar Square.

Speakers and performers are still to be confirmed, watch this space for line ups.


Soho Party

Women's Stage: A great mix of music, comedy and dance.

Soho Square: Sound stages and bars for your EuroPride chill-out space.

Traval Plaza: Featuring holiday destinations for lgbt travellers around the world.

Food Festival: Experience foods from many continents with the restaurants of Soho.

Soho Village: Soho Square features stalls from lgbt businesses and organisations.

Speed Dating: Join the biggest speed dating line ever!

Soho Streets: Special street closures will make Soho even cruisier!

EuroPride Festival

The EuroPride Festival runs from Friday 16th June right up to EuroPride Day Saturday 1st July 2006, and will feature the very best of LGBT arts, entertainment and sports.

Last year's Festival was the capital's biggest event of its kind, and this year we will be showcasing over 300 exhibitions, film screenings, sporting events, concerts, theatre, comedy and cabaret performances, as well as special galas and one-off parties.

With more gay and lesbian tourists than ever before celebrating EuroPride 2006 in the world's most diverse and exciting city, this year's EuroPride Festival will be even bigger, better and brighter than ever before.