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London Bids for WorldPride 2032, Marks 60th Anniversary

8/10/2026

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London Bids WorldPride

London launched a bid to host WorldPride 2032, marking the 60th anniversary of its first Pride march.
Pride in London, Outernet London and UK Black Pride lead the bid, with Dr Lady Phyll as co-chair.
TripAdvisor pledged £1 million of marketing support.
The logo contest offers a £3,000 prize, will showcase winning design on Outernet screens in October, and accepts entries until 25 September 2026, with the winner announced in early October 2026.

Summary

Amsterdam Celebrates

The 2026 WorldPride in Amsterdam marked 25 years since the Netherlands first legalised same-sex marriage.
WorldPride is a biennial festival that raises awareness of equal rights and visibility for LGBTQIA+ people worldwide.
Since its inaugural event in Rome in 2000, the festival has rotated through cities including Sydney, New York, Madrid and Amsterdam.
The 2026 edition’s focus on diversity and inclusion reflects ongoing international efforts to advance LGBTQ+ rights.

History

Historical Context

WorldPride began in Rome in July 2000, where organizers reported roughly 250,000 participants despite Vatican opposition. Coordinated by InterPride, the event rotates through cities that win competitive bids; London hosted the festival in July 2012, and Amsterdam is slated for 2026. This legacy of rotating bids underpins London’s current 2032 WorldPride proposal.

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London Bids WorldPride

London launched a bid to host WorldPride 2032, marking the 60th anniversary of its first Pride march.
Pride in London, Outernet London and UK Black Pride lead the bid, with Dr Lady Phyll as co-chair.
TripAdvisor pledged £1 million of marketing support.
The logo contest offers a £3,000 prize, will showcase winning design on Outernet screens in October, and accepts entries until 25 September 2026, with the winner announced in early October 2026.

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