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Saturday, June 26 – Sunday, July 11, 2027
Bristol (various venues; Pride Day on The Downs)
Durdham Down, Stoke Rd, Bristol BS9 1JABristol Pride is two weeks of LGBTQ+ events across the city, ending with Pride Day: a walking Parade March from Castle Park to the harbourside, then the festival on The Downs with multiple stages, bars and market stalls, and afterparties in town that night. The organisers have announced 26 June to 11 July 2027, with Pride Day on Saturday 10 July; the line-up and prices are still to come.
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Sat, Jul 10
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Castle Park to the harbourside
The free Bristol Pride Parade March on Saturday 10 July 2027: gather in Castle Park, walk about 2 miles to the harbourside, then shuttle up to The Downs.

Sat, Jul 10
12 PM - 10 PM
The Downs (Durdham Down)
Bristol Pride Day on The Downs, Saturday 10 July 2027: stages, bars and stalls from midday, wristbands, free buses and the shuttle from the parade.
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