More than 1 million people expected in London for the first pride march since the pandemic began

More than 1 million people expected in London for the first pride march since the pandemic began

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More than a million people are expected to land in the capital on Saturday due to London’s pride.

This will be the first time since the pandemic occurred.

Called by the organizers “the largest and most comprehensive event of all time,” the event also includes a lineup of artists performing on four stages around central London.

Beginning at the Hyde Park Corner on Saturday noon, the parade will pass important places from Britain’s first LGBT + movement in honor of the 1972 march. The parade continues until 6 pm and ends at the Palace of Whitehall.

The pride of the London Parade in central London has not been held since the outbreak of the pandemic (Dominic Lipinski / PA) / / PA archive

Over 600 LGBT + community groups have participated in this march, with a total of 30,000 registered so far.

Popstar Ava Max concludes the show on stage at Trafalgar Square. Other performers in the lineup include Emeli Sandé, Eurovision winner Netta, Samantha Mumba and Cat Graham.

According to the organizers, all proceeds from commercial partnerships will be reinvested in the LGBT + community, such as through Unity Fund.

The Unity Fund aims to build a stronger community by providing a one-time grant to grassroots organizations that meet the needs of the UK LGBT + community.

Public health officials, meanwhile, are urging people not to attend pride events if they have monkeypox symptoms or feel sick.