London staged its annual Pride parade on 5 July, drawing crowds estimated by organisers at more than one million people lining the route from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall. About 35,000 participants representing roughly 500 community groups, companies and charities marched behind more than 500 decorated floats in what remains the country’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration. The seven-hour procession was supported by six performance stages across central London, with Grammy-winner Chaka Khan headlining a Trafalgar Square concert. Transport for London warned of significant disruptions as the entire Metropolitan line was closed and multiple roads were pedestrianised for the event. Buckingham Palace marked the day with a ‘Happy Pride’ message and a Coldstream Guards rendition of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club”. Mayor Sadiq Khan, who joined the march, said the capital would remain “a beacon of diversity and inclusivity.” While London’s turnout underscored enduring public support, organisers nationwide face tighter budgets. The UK Pride Organisers Network says 85 events have reported falling corporate sponsorship or volunteer numbers, forcing some parades to scale back or cancel despite continuing demand.