Notts Pride reveal 2024 route

Each year, the popular Nottinghamshire Pride march sees attendees don bright colours, wave flags, march and dance in celebration of Nottinghamshire’s LGBTQ+ community.

This year, for the first time, the march has a new heart shaped route, taking marchers across some of the locations that have played a part in the city’s LGBTQ+ history.

Beginning at Lister Gate at 11am, before heading towards Hockley, and wrapping back around down to Goose Gate, the march will then continue to its new end point at Sneinton Market.

The new route is a nod to this year’s event theme ‘The Power Love’ and also sees the iconic Pride stage moving to Sneinton Market, both to accommodate the larger numbers, and to commemorate the significance of Victoria Leisure Centre to LGBTQ+ history.

Leigh Ellis, chair at Nottinghamshire Pride, said:

“Love has always been at the heart of Nottinghamshire Pride, and this year we wanted to reaffirm that, while also shining a light on our city’s LGBTQ+ history.

"Our new march route offers an opportunity for us to reflect on how far we’ve come as a city, especially when remembering the significance of Sneinton’s Victoria Leisure Centre which drew the attention of right-wing members back in 1986 following its ‘gay-only swimming sessions’. However, we march because you need only look towards some of the posts shared across social media in recent years to see how much still needs to be done. This year’s theme is a celebration of love in all its forms as well as the love of our city.

“The parade march is set to start at Listergate at 11.00am, and we advise that attendees arrive in plenty of time for the march to start. The march will head off in three waves, setting off in 15-minute intervals. The march then proceeds onto South Parade, Carlton Street, Broad Street, Heathcoat Street, then Goose Gate.

“We will cross Cranbrook Street and Lower Parliament Street with robust traffic management plans implemented to keep everyone safe. Arriving at Sneinton Square we’ll reach our main stage which this year has been named ‘The Richie Clay stage’ in honour of friend and organiser of Nottinghamshire Pride, Richie, who we lost last year.”

After the march, visitors will be able to carry on the festivities at Sneinton Market's main stage, which will feature lively acts including headliner, Drag Race UK star Tia Kofi, and Dolly Parton tribute The Dolly Show, singer-songwriter Rob Green, Su I Think, Ashly Song, and hosts Marilyn Sane, Nana Arthole, and Liv.

There will also be a wide range of market stalls and activities for attendees to enjoy including a designated family area and circus performers.

Hockley, which has always been a key location for Nottinghamshire Pride celebrations, will be hosting an exciting street party with DJ sets at the Broadway mezzanine bar and events at participating venues across Hockley. 

Craig Martin, co-chair of Nottinghamshire Pride, said:

“Nottinghamshire Pride 2024 is just around the corner now, and we can’t wait. This year is a year of many firsts for us - a new route, and a new location but still the same core values of visibility, education, celebration and a deep love for our city and our community.

“We look forward to standing side by side with so many across the city as we march for love and in solidarity and celebration of our city’s LGBTQ+ community.”

Since its launch in 1997, Nottinghamshire Pride has been a non-profit event, relying on sponsorship from businesses across the city, and volunteers who give up their time each year to support by collecting donations, offering stewardship, general event support and more.

For further information about this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride event, and headline sponsor Sladen Estates, plus details on how to become a sponsor, visit www.nottspride.co.uk.

Business information and road closures can be found here.

To enquire about volunteer opportunities, email volunteer@nottinghamshirepride.co.uk

Photo credit – Ben Gordon