Pride in London Parade: What you need to know
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- The annual Pride in London parade is set for Saturday, July 4th, expecting 1.8 million visitors and 35,000 marchers.
- Attendees are advised to arrive early for good spots, with the march lasting 4-5 hours.
- High temperatures are forecast, so bringing water bottles is encouraged.
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The annual Pride in London event combines protest and celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year's parade is expected to draw a large crowd.
The Pride in London Parade will be held in the capital on Saturday 4 July, with an estimated 1.8 million visitors expected to attend, according to organisers.
The annual LGBTQIA+ event, which combines protest and celebration, will feature some 35,000 marchers from more than 600 groups.
Temperatures are expected to reach 28C in Westminster on the day, with Pride in London encouraging attendees to bring a reusable water bottle and use the free water refill stations at the event's stages.
Here's all you need to know ahead of the event:
The Pride in London parade is due to depart from the start line at 12:00 BST.
Anyone looking for a front-row position at the barriers is encouraged to arrive between 45 minutes and an hour before it begins.
The march takes about four to five hours and typically finishes by 18:00, organisers said.
There are two spectator grandstands at Piccadilly and on Cockspur Street, close to Trafalgar Square.
The ticketed locations open at 11:00 on Saturday, and allow for unlimited exit and re-entry and include toilets.
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