Croydon PrideFest 2026

Croydon Pride is 10 years old in 2026, shifting to later in the year, and also to Braithwaite Halls (of the Town Hall) + BOXPARK!

Less corporate, more community than the big Pride in central London; no parade floats. A stage of live acts, speeches. Meet other bi+/queer locals! Its a FREE event. We're more noticeable in smaller-scale, friendlier, more community-focused Prides like this.

Parade info below, then Festival info. They require tickets for the festival, or you can march with us for entry, or volunteer at the stall (arrange in advance).

🟣 Agenda:
We parade from M&S on North End with our flags/banners and placards straight down the road towards Braithwaite Hall and the community stalls, finishing outside Grants, round the corner from the festival (croydonpride.org.uk/whats-on/parade-route/).
If enough people, we march with one or both of our GIANT (5 meter) Bi/Pan flags, which need 6-8 people per flag. Otherwise banner(s), a flagpole, placards, flags (we can give/sell some flags).

10:45am: Meet outside Marks and Spencer, North End, with banners,placards,flags,badges,pride outfits, whatever you have (dogs welcome but not in the park).
Don't forget water, weather protection (sunscreen/hat/parasol or bi umbrella?), and pride gear - bi/pan/omni flags, placards.
Look for our huge flag or possible banner / multiple smaller bi themed items together to find us if its your first time. Or ask a steward if they know us.
Arrive by 11:10 so we know whether we have enough people to prepare a banner/huge flag(s) and can get enough wristbands (use it for festival access later too)! Takes time to get ready (more advice/requirements at their page for it; we're a registered group).
11:30am (ish) Parade sets off, led by mayor; with music from the Pengenista Drummers.
~12pm - parade arrives at festival (see info below).

🟣 Festival

• 11am-4pm Community Stalls @ Braithwaite Hall (by the Town Hall, Clocktower) with acoustic performances, singers (quieter than BoxPark)
• 1-8pm Main stage acts + talks @ BoxPark (next to East Croydon station)

Braithwaite Hall
Craft/community stalls including ours (can you help for 15mins or more?!), and kids entertainment, music/singing until 4pm.

BoxPark (next to East Croydon station):
No pets allowed.
1-8pm Live Main Stage Acts for all (louder!)
7-11:30pm 18+ (only) Afterparty
Many food vendors and drink options here.
Address: 99 George Street, CR0 1LD.

Acts (more TBC):
🎙️ Hosted by Tiana Biscuit, Sophia Stardust.
Performances from:
Luna · Julia Voltramo · Cheryl Fergison · Emma Lindars · APW · Leon DC (new act) · Alpha Dancers · Freddie Lewis

More to be announced, so I'll mention in previous years they've also had (one or two might be back)...
Duniya Dhoom · Faye Wheeler · IYA Pole Dance Studio · Julia Zelg · Lauren Murphy · Mel Anin · Natasha Cox · Nyongbella · Prince Peach · Ula Lah · Violetta J’adore

🎧 And I expect a DJ til late at BOXPARK

(May keep some acts secret til nearer the day; see website/their social media for updates)

🟣 General:
WEAR: pride encouraged! Bi colours=pink/purple/blue. Plan for weather & security (e.g. sealable pockets/bags, sunhat).
BRING: consider water/snacks/sunscreen/hat, umbrella/parasol - or to hide under, flags/badges/placards, any medication needed. We bring extra small flags for those in the march but can also loan/sell the cape sized ones.

Don't bring alcohol, drugs; Do bring medications you need.
Signs/placards messaging must be respectful.
No glass may be taken into the festival but sealed transparent plastic bottles are ok (may be asked to open them for security). Drinks available inside, note that if you look under 25 you may need ID to buy it, no under-16s without an over-18 parent/guardian. You can re-enter if you exit, but if full you may have to queue (one-in, one-out).

Local shops open normal hours; most til 5-6pm.

John's old Pride Tips page.

⚫ Travel:
TfL zone 5.
🚉Train: West Croydon station, via Clapham Junction,Victoria,London Bridge (➡West Croydon),London's east end, or Highbury & Islington. Or to East Croydon+a longer walk. Check last train times if staying out!
🚋 Tram is not running this weekend (engineering works).
🚌Bus: to high street: 3/57/75/109/…
🚗Road closures may delay vehicles >10am: Fell Road & Mint Walk 7am til Sunday. Advise public transport, nearby parking limited (town centre best).

⚫ Accessibility:
Travel: East Croydon station platforms have step-free access via lifts and ramps. Nearest parking is the open-24/7 Ruskin Square Car Park on Dingwall Road, 320m from BoxPark entrance (also next to East Croydon station) with level access and 24 blue-badge bays.
Braithewaite Hall: step-free ramp access at Clocktower; shallow steps at entrance (with handrails), with lifts for hall & other floors, accessible toilets (baby changing on 1st floor), wide walkways.
BoxPark: lifts, accessible toilets, designated seating, communal benches (RADAR key locks; ask staff if needed) and more.
There will be a dedicate quiet space. Food stalls include vegan, gluten-free, and halal options.
Pride website has an accessibility info page, See the website for more.

Questions? Email [info@croydonpride.org.uk](mailto:info@croydonpride.org.uk).

⚫ More Info:
The main sponsor this year is Superdrug, others: Croydon College, LSBU; also supported by Croydon Council, Colgate-Palmolilve, Fat Beehive.
It's still much less commercial than the central big Pride in London - which means they need community funding too; please donate for your ticket if you can.
Web: croydonpride.org.uk (with an FAQ)
Socials: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter(X) / LinkedIn - as CroydonPride
It's also the same day as Waltham Forest Pride (no group presence).

BoxPark contact: tel 02071868800 / email [croydon@boxpark.co.uk](mailto:croydon@boxpark.co.uk)

Event originally created by the new (gay) mayor, 2016, as stalls and a street party in Church Street. It moved around in early years, and then to Wandle Park for several years; but last year (org. changes, short notice) used the high street and BoxPark/town halls this year (due costs of Park hosting).

Google Map image posted as an event photo, with parade route from M&S to Grants in darker blue, following to Braithwaite Hall on Katharine Street in cyan light blue and over to BOXPARK via Park Lane in magenta pink.