Our Iconic Notts Pride March 25th July 2026 – Midday
With a route that takes you from Nottingham City Centre to Sneinton Market Square, you’ll get to showcase your energy to thousands of people in the heart of the City. The march starts from midday and we encourage participants to get creative.
Notts Pride is our most iconic part of the day attracting 10,000 marchers each year. It’s free for our LGBT+ Community and Allies to join.
If you are a business, organisation or community group you do need to register – this is a great way to showcase your organisation, raise awareness and connect with like-minded individuals.
“Notts Pride is a free, non-profit event, funded by community support.
Business participation fees help cover essential safety and delivery costs like road closures and security. Your contribution keeps Pride free, safe and visible for everyone in Nottingham”
Why we ask for a contribution
For organisations joining the march as a business or sponsor, the fee is a contribution towards delivering a safe, high-impact event — not a profit.
It supports
- The safe delivery of the march through Nottingham city centre.
- Event infrastructure and compliance requirements
- Visibility and promotion of your organisation as a Pride ally
Your organisation also receives
- dedicated place in the march,
- Inclusion on the Pride March Allies page
- the Opportunity to showcase your support publicly.
Why it matters
By contributing, your organisation is helping ensure:
- Pride remains free for everyone to attend
- The event is safe, inclusive and properly managed
- Nottingham continues to host one of the largest Pride events in the East Midlands
Notts Pride is only possible thanks to the support of businesses, partners and the community.
March Fees and who needs to register
LGBTQ+ Community Marchers
LGBTQ+ Community members and Allies there is no requirement to register. The march starts at Midday on the 25th July 2026 from Listergate, Nottingham City Centre our Pride March is approximately 1 mile in distance. We recommend you get there in plenty of time.
Businesses
Large corporate business £500 -i.e you are a major retailer/ financial/ optical/ restaurant chain /car retailer/ major sports club on our high streets and recognised throughout the UK.
Medium corporate business £300 – i.e you are an organisation local law firm/ local car retailer/ construction company recognisable in
Notts Small corporate business £150 – independent small business local to the area
Charities, Unions and Community Groups
Community, Voluntary Organisations, small Charities, Unions and organised groups of over 20 people we ask for a £50 donation.
Notts Pride March – Code of Conduct for our Marchers
Theme & Content Guidelines
Notts Pride is centred around LGBTQ+ Equality, and participants are requested to honour this theme by refraining from promoting causes unrelated to it. Banners, flags and placards not reasonably connected to the pillars of Notts Pride may not be allowed.
Emphasis is on maintaining focus of LGBTQ+ issues
Litter & Cleaning
Adherence to Nottingham City Council’s guidelines on Litter and Cleaning is mandatory. Unapproved distribution of printed material during the March may result in individuals or groups being asked to leave. This includes flyers, brochures, postcards, business cards, balloons, stickers, and other promotional materials.
March Procedure
Once the March begins participants should not stop spontaneously but only halt if directed by Notts Pride stewards, emergency services, obstacles in the path, or for safety reasons.
Age & Conduct Guidelines
As a public event for all ages, our march prohibits nudity, simulated sex or acts, or any clothing causing distress. Offensive material, including discriminatory content, is not allowed. Groups denying the rights of others will not be permitted.
Safety & Restrictions
Items like fireworks, flammable goods, welding, flares, smoke flares, glitter guns, sparklers, and similar items are prohibited due to potential crowd safety concerns, including panic and crushes. Clear communication of these restrictions is crucial to all group members on the day and beforehand..
Religious Material
Religious material is acceptable but must be respectful, positive, and considerate of others’ beliefs.