Attending and supporting a Pride event in Mid or South Essex this year is a powerful way to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you’re marching in Chelmsford, dancing in Southend, relaxing in Saffron Walden, or celebrating diversity in Basildon or Thurrock, each event offers a welcoming space for connection, visibility, and joy. Your presence helps amplify the message of inclusion, acceptance, and equality—so bring your friends, wear your colours proudly, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Chelmsford LGBTQ+ Meet-Up (18+)
📍 The Art Place, Meadows Shopping Centre, Chelmsford
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
A welcoming monthly social for LGBTQ+ adults and allies, offering refreshments and creative activities. Ideal for making friends and planning for upcoming Pride events.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Saffron Walden Pride at Audley End
📍 Audley End House & Gardens
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
A family-friendly celebration featuring acoustic performances by local LGBTQIA+ artists, lawn games, food stalls, and a picturesque picnic setting. Free entry with pre-booked tickets.
Soultasia Essex 2025
📍 Promenade Park, Maldon
🕑 2:00 PM onwards
While not exclusively a Pride event, Soultasia offers a soulful celebration with performances by Shalamar, Incognito, and more. A vibrant atmosphere for all music lovers.
Saturday, 14 June 2025
Thurrock Pride 2025
📍 Thameside Theatre, Orsett Road, Grays
🕛 12:00 PM onwards
Join us for a fun-packed, family-friendly event celebrating everything LGBTQ+ in Thurrock. There will be live music, workshops, panels, market stalls, face painting, and much more. Everyone is welcome to this inclusive event. The daytime event is free to all, with a ticketed evening party to follow.
Saturday, 21 June 2025
Essex Pride 2025
📍 Central Park, Chelmsford
🕙 10:00 AM – late
Essex’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration returns with a city-centre march starting at 11:20 AM from Pop World, leading to a festival featuring live music, cabaret, silent disco, food stalls, and more. Wristbands for the festival can be collected before the march.
Saturday, 12 July 2025
Southend Pride 2025
📍 Warrior Square Gardens, Southend-on-Sea
🕚 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
A free, family-friendly, multi-cultural festival celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. Join us to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing, and to learn about local mental health services available. Everyone is welcome to this inclusive event.
