Along with UWE's LGBTQ+ Staff Network and Events Team, the LGBTQ+ Society are putting a call out for students & staff to sign up to march with UWE at Bristol Pride, you can sign up via the form here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/QS5gMyqdea.

Pride is more than a celebration. It’s about belonging, visibility, and solidarity - a chance for individuals to embrace their identities and communities to stand together. It’s a time to honour the trailblazers of LGBTQ+ rights and reaffirm our shared commitment to equality and justice. 

Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or are a proud ally, we welcome staff, students, families, and children to join the march. You can walk under the UWE Bristol banner or volunteer to help marshal the group.

We’re very excited for Bristol Pride 2025, and we hope you are too! Here are some important details if you’d still like to join us for the march:

From 9:00 AM – Meet at Arnolfini Café Bar (optional)

We’ll gather outside the Arnolfini Café Bar for tea, coffee, and pastries to kick off the day.

You will be able to leave personal belongings at Arnolfini if you wish.

10:00 AM – Walk to Castle Park

We’ll head to Castle Park together. We’ll have placards and banners available, but feel free to bring your own—and wear whatever makes you feel proud and comfortable!

10:15 AM – Meet at Castle Park

If you prefer, you can join us directly at Castle Park. We’ll meet near Edna’s Falafel (what3words: ///shift.waving.letter).

10:45 AM – Bristol Pride March begins

The march is approximately 2 miles and expected to take around an hour, but it may run longer—please plan accordingly.

Accessibility

There is an accessible starting point on Wine Street. Let us know if you’d like to begin there or have any other accessibility needs.

What to bring

Please bring water and be prepared for all weather conditions. We’ll have a small supply of water and sunscreen, but it’s best to bring your own if you can.

Families welcome!

We’d love for families to join—feel free to bring little ones along.

Heading to the Pride Day event on The Downs?

At the Amphitheatre you will find shuttle busses, which run throughout the day to take people to and from The Downs. Shuttle busses are free if you have a Pride Supporter Wristband or charged at the usual fare.  

To volunteer to join the march, please email Gemma.Mannell@uwe.ac.uk.