Record breaking turnout for Nottingham’s Pride 2023 in city centre

Over 10,000 people took to the streets of Nottingham City Centre on Saturday July 29 where there was a Pride parade, stalls, and performances.

The Pride parade saw marchers go through the city to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community under the theme ‘Together.’ Ran solely by volunteers The Chair of Notts Pride, Leigh Ellis, said: “So many people turned out to support the LGBTQ+ community that the march went on for an extra 20 to 30 minutes than we had planned for.

“It’s wonderful to see the community and allies come together in such force and celebrate together.

“Notts Pride started 27 years ago, and in that time the LGBTQ+ community has come a long way and has made so much progress.”

After the march, celebrations continued in Hockley and Lace Market where the main stage hosted by drag queens Nana, Marilyn, Selma, Tess and Jade. There were a range of acts performing such as GIRLBAND, NHS Poetry, and Kitty Tray.

Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome spoke as well as Councillor Tania Stevenson and Anna from Nottingham against Transphobia.

There was also a second stage at the Broadway Mezze bar where Nottingham’s iconic Charity Shop Sue performed!

Craig Martin, the Deputy Chair of Notts Pride, said: “I guarantee everyone who attended Notts Pride has, at some point in their life, felt unheard, unseen, or as if they didn’t belong.

“That is why Pride is so important to us because it tells people who need it that they’re not alone. Our theme for this year was ‘Together’ for this very reason.

Hockley was filled with a total of 60 stalls and this year St Mary’s Square was a new quiet place introduced so that families and friends could gather and take a break from the celebrations.

Craig continues: “The event was such a success massively in part thanks to our sponsors and the generous support of the public. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly and we can’t wait to make next year even better.”