Local Prides are one of the most important events in our annual calendar. They give us a unique opportunity to promote humanism to thousands of people in the LGBT+ community. They allow us to network and develop relationships with organisations that share similar goals. And they enable us to celebrate the contributions that humanists have made throughout history to LGBT+ rights, freedom of expression, and the pursuit of building a fairer, more rational society.

Leeds Pride is now in its 30th year. Over the last 21 years, Leeds Pride has evolved into more than just a celebratory event for the LGBTQ+ community; it has become a testament to the progress and acceptance achieved. Leeds Pride celebrates the incredible diversity within our city and acts as a platform for education, highlighting the ongoing fight for equality and inclusion. In 2025, over 60,000 visitors and 167 different organisations attended throughout the day. This year, it is set to be bigger and better than ever.

We’d love you to join LGBT+ Humanists and Leeds Humanists there – please register your attendance so we can let you know where to meet up! 

LGBT+ Humanists and Leeds Humanists will also have a joint stall at Leeds Pride, and we need volunteers to help us cover this throughout the day. Can you help for an hour or two? If so, please email events-leeds@humanistbranches.uk.  The stall will be open 11.00 - 16.00 on Sunday 19 July 2026.