Pride Edinburgh is the longest-running celebration of diversity and inclusivity in Scotland and will mark its 27th anniversary in 2024, so it’s no surprise we’re in for another treat this June. Expect the usual yearly march, followed by a fabulous festival at Bristo Square after.
When is Pride Edinburgh 2024?
Pride Edinburgh is taking place on Saturday, June 22 this year, with the march starting at 1pm.
The march
The famous Pride March is one of the most empowering and celebratory experiences in Edinburgh. It’s a place where everyone is invited to just be themselves, welcomed with open arms, and, most of all, truly seen and celebrated. Come as you are on June 22: the meeting point for the march is outside the Scottish Parliament at 12:30pm, where the march will start at 1pm.
Pride goers will then march onto Cannongate, loudly making their way to High Street and George IV Bridge. Then, the mark will carry onto Bristo Place and Lothian Street, before making its way to Potterrow, Crichton Street and Charles Street. And finally, the Pride Edinburgh march will finish at The Pride Edinburgh Festival Village in the EUSA Complex.
The Festival Village
This year’s headline sponsor will be Johnnie Walker Princes Street that will bring a rainbow stage to the Festival Village on Bristo Square.
Partygoers are expected to welcome to the stage the iconic Atomic Kitten to headline the celebrations and make us fee “whole again”, also joined by Kelli-Leigh. What is more, Ellie Diamond from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2 is also making an appearance to help everyone to shake their stuff.
Amelia Lily is also performing on the Jonnie Walker Princes Street stage, as well as Kitty Scott-Claus, Savanna Darnell and Tina Justina. Furthermore, the celebration will be hosted by Blaze.
Brett Herriot, Chair of Pride Edinburgh said:
“Now more than ever, as national headlines continue to reflect the struggle LGBTQIA+ people face, we can fully celebrate coming together to commemorate our history and advocate for our community! In preparation, we have expanded the Pride Edinburgh team to deliver the march and festival our capital city has come to expect. To achieve this, we appreciate having the support of our neighbour Johnnie Walker Princes Street.”