Cambridge Pride is soon to return for its fourth year and this summer the event is going to be bigger than it ever has been before. Usually kept to Jesus Green, this year the event is taking to the streets of Cambridge. The highlight of summer in Cambridge for the LGBTQ+ community, Cambridge Pride is a one day event that celebrates the joy of the community and invites the whole city to join in on the fun. The organisers describe Cambridge Pride as a “free, family-friendly day of music, variety, protest and interactivity across the beautiful Jesus Green. There will be something for everyone, whoever you are.” Read more: The waterpark an easy daytrip from Cambs where you can enjoy waves, winding rivers and slides Read more: The seaside city with a direct trainline from Cambridge New to 2024’s Cambridge Pride, there will be a parade through the city centre for this first time. Find all the information you will need to know below, from dates, schedules, how you can go, where the parade will go and other events around the date you can enjoy. You can visit their website for more information here. When and where is Cambridge Pride? Cambridge Pride is returning to Jesus Green in Cambridge city centre on Saturday, June 15. It will be Cambridge’s fourth pride event. Around 15,000 people attended the event last year. Do you have to pay to go to Cambridge Pride? Cambridge Pride is completely free to attend. However, there is a party happening at Jesus Green on June 14 that you will need to buy tickets for. Kickstarting Cambridge Pride 2024, Cambridge Pride teams up with local cabaret NOW! That’s What I Call… Drag! to throw a party with British drag cabaret starring some of East Anglia’s finest drag stars Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power. Tickets cost £10. Find more information and purchase tickets here. The Grand Arcade will also be hosting an event with Cambridge Pride on Wednesday, June 12 called Rainbow Runway. The event includes a Drag Bingo followed by a Fashion Show featuring Grand Arcade’s brands and models from the LGBT+ community. Tickets cost £10 and includes one drink. Find more information and purchase tickets here. Will there be a parade? For the first time ever, Cambridge Pride will have a parade. Cambridge Pride organisers said: “Organising this for the first time has been a huge undertaking, and it hasn’t been easy getting the necessary permission and procedures in place to close roads, divert traffic and ensure crowd safety.” The Cambridge Pride parade will begin at noon. The organisers have advised those going to turn up at 11:30am to walk or wheel in the inclusive parade. The route will start at Jesus Green and travel through New Park St, Park St, Round Church St, St Johns St, Trinity St, Market St, Sydney St, Bridge St before turning back up to Round Church St back to Jesus Green. What music will be in the dance tent this year? There to entertain everyone wanting a good dance, the Dance Tent is a vibrant space where electrifying beats and unforgettable performances will be playing all day. Here is the dance tent schedule: 13:00: Damian S 13:45: Vicky S 14:30: Miss Lady Jane 15:15: DJ Jules 16:15: Chiefkoala 17:00: Paris Stilton 17:45: Short&Sweet 18:45-21:00: The Raid takeover What else will be going on? There will be lots happening at Jesus Green during the day that celebrators can enjoy. Some of these activities include: Parade from noon Live entertainment across numerous stages Free well-being sessions all day Community Hive tent with interactive art workshops, comedy, discussion and more Dance tent Market stalls Numerous bars and food stalls
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