Oxford Pride: Everything you need to know about the event

The event celebrates lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer life in Oxfordshire. 

Oxford Pride Festival is the start of Pride Month celebrations which are taking place across the city in June.

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Here is everything you need to know about the event.

When is it happening?

Oxford Pride Festival will take place on Saturday (June 3).

The parade will meet at 11am in Radcliffe Square and set off at noon.

Where will the parade go?

The Pride parade will pass through Broad Street, Cornmarket, Queen Street, Bonn Square and continue over the rainbow crossing outside County Hall.

It will then split into various different events held at Castle Quarter and nearby venues.

What events are running after the parade?

A big screen viewing area will be set up in Castle Quarter and market stalls with merchandise will be located at Castle Square Market and Leiden Square.

A street party is also planned in Paradise Street and chill-out spaces, face painting and tarot reading will take place at County Hall.

The events are planned to go on until 7pm but an official after party will be held from 9pm to 6am at Plush Oxford in Frewin Court.

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Organisers initially wanted to host Oxford Pride in University Parks but due to budgetary and volunteer issues, they were moved to Oxford Castle Quarter.

Who is running the Oxford Pride Festival?

The Oxford Pride Festival is organised by Oxford Pride.

Oxford Pride is a registered charity run by a dedicated team of volunteers. 

Membership of Oxford Pride is open to all. 

The first Pride Day in Oxford was held on May 3, 2003 and it has continued to evolve over the past 20 years.