Colourful Connections X Social Sisters: Marching Together @ Bristol Pride Parade

Everyone is welcome — whether you’re queer, straight, questioning, new in town, an ally, or just looking to have some fun time!"

We are excited to introduce Colourful Connections — a space within Socialise designed to bring people together in an open, welcoming, and inclusive way.✨

This group is all about building awareness and building a community. For this event, we are heading to the Bristol Pride Parade 2026! Pride has never been more important than it is this year. We aren't just watching from the sidelines, we are joining the march as a community! ✊ This is a walking parade (no floats, no barriers), which means we get to be right in the heart of the celebration.

Whether you’re coming solo or bringing a group of friends, you’ll have us to march with. The more the merrier!

THE PLAN:

• 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM: Pre-March Coffee & Social ☕️
We are meeting at Caffè Nero (1 Union Street, Bristol, BS1 2DD).

This is the perfect time to fuel up, meet the group, and get your glitter/flags ready before the park gets too crowded.

• 10:20 AM: The Move ‍‍ ‍
We will walk as a group from the cafe to the assembly point at Castle Park.

• 10:45 AM: The Parade Departs! ️‍️‍✊
We will walk as a group from the cafe to the assembly point at Castle Park.

We’ll march through the city centre (approx. 2 miles) in a bold celebration of equality and diversity.

• 12:00 PM: Finish & Beyond
The march ends at the Harbourside. From here, we can grab some street food or jump on the shuttle bus to the massive festival at The Downs!

⚠️ PLEASE READ: TICKETS & COST

• THE MARCH IS FREE: Walking in the parade with our group is completely FREE. No booking or tickets are required to march with us through the streets! ✨

• ️ THE FESTIVAL PARTY: Please note that we do not provide tickets for the main festival on The Downs (featuring Sister Sledge and Jason Donovan!).

• DISCLAIMER: This Meetup is a community get-together for the parade only. If you want to enter the festival site after the march, you must purchase your own ticket/supporter wristband directly from the official Bristol Pride website.

OFFICIAL LINK: Get Festival Tickets & Wristbands Here ️️

KEY DETAILS:

• WHAT TO BRING: Water, comfy walking shoes, and your most vibrant attire! Flags, signs, and whistles are highly encouraged! ✨

• ALLIES: You are 100% welcome! We believe in strength in numbers and showing up for each other.

OFFICIAL LINK: Parade Route & Info

• Note: A Supporter Wristband gets you FREE shuttle bus travel from the parade finish to the festival!