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Sussex is once again a proud partner of Brighton & Hove Pride, the UK’s biggest Pride event. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity, Pride 2024 will be a joyous commemoration of the brave trailblazers, campaigners and supporters who shaped the Pride movement in the city and helped achieve LGBTQ+ equality.

The Pride Community Parade promises to once again be a highlight of the weekend with over 300,000 people expected to either take part or watch the Parade as it makes its way through the city in spectacular fashion.

We will be taking part in the Parade on Saturday 3 August with a walking party, and invite current students, staff and alumni to join us on the day.

If you take part, you’ll receive a free ticket to enjoy Fabuloso in the Park at Brighton Pride on Saturday 3 August. Fabuloso features over 100 LGBTQ+ artists and headliners on Saturday include Girls Aloud, Billy Porter and House Gospel Choir.

How to take part

To register your interest in taking part in the Parade with us, please complete this form as soon as possible.

All are welcome, however places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We will be operating a waiting list if the Parade is oversubscribed.

What you need to know

You will need to be available from 9am-2pm on Saturday 3 August. You will receive your free Saturday ticket to Fabuloso in the Park on completion of the Parade.

The parade starts at Hove Lawns and ends at Preston Park. A minibus is available to support anyone in the group who may have access requirements.

As you will be representing the University of Sussex, you will be given branded T-shirt (or similar item) to wear on the day. 

For more information or if you have any queries, please contact the Events Team at: events@sussex.ac.uk

About our partnership with Brighton & Hove Pride

Founded in the 1960s, the University of Sussex has always been a place where people can be themselves and stand up for what they believe in.

Our students, together with our academics, work beyond boundaries to explore the connections across subject disciplines and find creative solutions to some of the big challenges facing society.

We welcome staff and students from every corner of the globe. Their knowledge, skills and passion help to shape the world around us and contribute to making a positive difference to people’s lives.

The University of Sussex is supporting Brighton Pride because we stand for what Pride stands for – we both want to make the world a better, kinder and more inclusive place. Being part of Brighton Pride reflects the University’s commitment to inclusion and equality for all LGBTQ+ people including staff, students and the wider community.

Have a great Pride.

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