June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate the progress that has been made for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community and reflecting on the work still needed to advance equality and inclusion.
To mark Pride, Cambridge City Council will be flying the Progress Pride flag at the Guildhall during the month of June.
On Saturday 13 June, Cambridge Pride will return to Jesus Green for a vibrant festival that brings together diverse communities across Cambridge for a day of celebration, entertainment, and unity.
The festival is free and open to everyone.
In support of this volunteer-organised event, the council awarded £5,000 to The Pink Festival Group to support the Community Hive at Cambridge Pride. The Community Hive is a marketplace for LGBTQ+ community groups and allies. It’s a space where people can discover support, explore ways to get involved in local groups, and connect with activities that are welcoming and inclusive.
Large events can make the city busier than usual. Plan ahead so you can enjoy your visit using our tips and advice.
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community
The council’s support for the LGBTQ+ community is part of its wider commitment to strengthening equality and inclusion and celebrating diversity in Cambridge. This support and commitment includes:
- continued support for The Kite Trust in its work with young LGBTQ+ people in Cambridge, including coordinating LGBTQ+ History Month activities earlier this year
- being a signatory and co-founder of the Cambridgeshire-wide Equality Pledge, which encourages organisations to demonstrate their commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity
- remaining committed to the principles of the ‘Trans rights are human rights’ motion to address hate crimes and discrimination aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. The motion makes wider commitments to LGBTQ+ people as well as trans people
- raising the Progress Pride flag for LGBTQ+ History Month (February) and Pride Month (June), and the trans flag on International Trans Day of Visibility (31 March) and International Trans Day of Remembrance (20 November).
