Where will the Parade take place?

This year’s Parade begins at the bottom of Guildford High Street, assembling from 10am along Friary Street. The Parade aims to bring Guildford together to celebrate Surrey’s LGBTQ+ community. Featuring the fabulous Drag Bus and a live drumming band, alongside queer icons from Surrey and beyond – the Parade will the High Street to life with music and joy.

The Parade departs at 11am, making its way up Guildford High Street. Following onto London Road, the Parade continues until it reaches Stoke Park.

How can you join the Parade?

All parade participants must arrive wearing their Parade wristbands. These are available via Pride in Surrey’s website for both organisations and individuals. Wristbands also grant access to the Stoke Park event.

Pride in Surrey encourages the people of Guildford to come and celebrate the parade as it makes its way towards Stoke Park.

Will there be road closures for the Parade?

During the morning of the event, there will be temporary road closures in place on the Parade route. These will impact the bottom of the High Street (near Friary Street), the top of the High Street (from the North Street junction to London Road) and London Road (from High Street to Stoke Park entrance).

The road closures will begin prior to the Parade’s departure and will be cleared following the Parade reaching Stoke Park.

When will the Stoke Park event begin?

The Stoke Park event will open at approximately 12pm, following the arrival of the Parade into the event. Tickets will be required for entry into the park event.

Where can you get tickets for the Stoke Park event?

To make Pride accessible to everyone, tickets are available on a ‘pay what you can basis’, with minimum donations starting at just £1. Tickets are available via OutSavvy.

The event also offers a Pride Plus area, offering an exclusive bar, marquee and a great view of the main stage. Pride Plus upgrades are available for £24.99 per person.

What is taking place in Stoke Park?

This year’s Pride in Surrey will feature its widest range of offerings to date, with a focus on ensuring Pride is for everyone.

-      Main Stage – showcasing musical talent from Surrey and beyond.

-      Fallen Angel Cabaret Tent – featuring fabulous drag talent

-      A wide range of food and drink vendors – including vegan/vegetarian options

-      Marketplace with over 70 local sellers, charities and support services.

-      A funfair

For the first time, this year’s Pride in Surrey event extends until 10pm to allow for even more entertainment throughout the day.

Will there be parking available?

There is no parking on Stoke Park but parking spaces have been secured by Pride in Surrey for visitors – these are available to pre-book via their website. These are located in:

-      Guildford College Student Car Park

-      Park and Ride Car Park at Guildford Spectrum Leisure

Other parking spaces are available around Guildford, including:

-      York Road Car Park (multi-storey - pay and display)

-      Castle Car Park (multi-storey - pay and display)

-      Bedford Road Car Park (multi-storey - pay and display)

-      Millbrook Car Park (open-air - pay and display)

The afterparty!

This year’s Pride in Surrey Afterparty will take place in Labyrinth Nightclub, 13-15 Bridge St, GU1 4RY. Labyrinth are proud sponsors of Pride in Surrey and welcome everyone to feel safe at their venue. Open until 3am.

Tickets are available at labyrinthguildford.com

12 noon to 3pm:

• DJ B Barbz
• Royal Surrey Choir
• Rylee Spooner
• Miss Gendered

3pm to 6pm:

• Jack Mason
• Nothin' But Covers (band)
• Nicolette Street
• Tiana Biscuit
• Kryan Thrax

6pm to 10pm:

• LOU (band)
• Kelly Wilde
• Lolly
• Livin' Joy
• DJ B Babrz (closing DJ Set)

Head over to the Fallen Angel Cabaret Tent and enjoy a wide range of cocktails from their bar, whilst you watch some amazing cabaret!

• Beary Poppins
• Ula Lah
• That Girl
• Bambi Bang Bang