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MARGATE PRIDE
KENT GETS COLOURFUL YOUR GUIDE TO PRIDE IN KENT
PRIDE SEASON HAS OFFICIALLY LANDED, SO GRAB YOUR GLITTER, FLUFF UP YOUR FEATHERS AND GET READY TO CELEBRATE THE FABULOUSNESS OF THE LGBTQIA + COMMUNITY ACROSS KENT! FROM COLOURFUL COASTAL PARADES TO CITY CENTRE DANCE PARTIES, IT’ S TIME TO SHOW YOUR PRIDE AND EMBRACE THE JOY OF BEING EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE.
Whether you’ re marching for love, cheering from the sidelines or dancing under the stars with drag royalty, there’ s a rainbow-bright celebration waiting for you in every corner of The Garden of England this summer. Here’ s the full lowdown on what’ s happening and where in 2025.
Pride Canterbury, Saturday 7 June
Canterbury kicks off Pride season in style with a city centre celebration that brings thousands together. Expect a vibrant parade through the high street, community stalls and food vendors at Westgate Towers and a carnival atmosphere all day long.
Pride Ashford, Saturday 21 June
Now in its second year, Ashford Pride is all about community, inclusivity and, of course, celebration! The bandstand will host a full day of music, drag acts and performances from local talent, while crafting sessions and a colourful parade add to the festivities. As the day winds down, head to the official after party, complete with food, drinks and more live music.
Pride Thanet, Ramsgate & Margate, 14 June & 9 August
The Thanet coast will be bursting with colour this summer with not one, but two fabulous Pride parties. Ramsgate Pride hits the scene on 14 June, bringing its signature blend of creativity, community spirit and seaside charm, with live acts and love for all things local taking centre stage.
Then, on 9 August, Margate turns up the volume with a full day of parades, rallies and workshops before taking the celebrations to Dreamland for a showstopping after party featuring DJs, drag royalty and headline acts. It’ s a double-dose coastal spectacular that you won’ t want to miss.
Folkestone Pride, Saturday 26 July
Folkestone Pride is always one of the summer’ s standout events and this year
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