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Saturday, June 19, 2027
Holyrood to Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9ALPride Edinburgh is a free one-day celebration: a march from the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood up the Royal Mile through the Old Town, then the Pride Village around Bristo Square with a Main Stage, community fair and market, before the night moves to the Pink Triangle bars. The 2027 date has not been announced yet; this follows the 2026 event.
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Sat, Jun 19
12:15 PM - 2 PM
Scottish Parliament to Bristo Square
The free Pride Edinburgh March from the Scottish Parliament up the Royal Mile to Bristo Square. In 2026 it formed from 12:15pm and set off at 1pm.
Sat, Jun 19
2 PM - 9 PM
Bristo Square, Teviot House & Potterrow Dome
The free Pride Edinburgh festival at Bristo Square after the march: Main Stage, Community Fair and Queer Creatives Market. 2026 headliner: Cher Lloyd.
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