London Eye lit up with the rainbow colours during Pride Night

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From London Eye to London Pride. Pride in London

Parades, parties and rainbows everywhere—Pride in London is back for another colourful celebration of love and diversity! This annual event's history traces back to 1972, just three years after the Stonewall riots galvanised the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights. Over the decades, it's been a voice of protest against injustices like Section 28—a series of now-repealed laws prohibiting the 'promotion of homosexuality'—and a stage for joyous celebration. In 1992, London first held EuroPride and bewitched a crowd of 100,000 with the message of love and equality. Fast forward to 2024, and Pride in London stands as the largest pride festival in the UK, with an incredible 1.5 million visitors estimated to have attended in recent years.

From the activism of several gay liberation groups to the powerful statement made by the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners in 1985, every step taken in the parade echoes the footsteps of those who marched before. So, whether you're spinning on the London Eye, dancing in Soho or cheering along the parade route, here's to inspiring change.