Blackburn PRIDE

25/08/2026

Very sad to hear about Dolly Parton’s passing.

Dolly became a treasured icon to generations of LGBTQ+ people around the world.

Rest in peace, Dolly. 🦋

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04/08/2026

26/07/2026

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08/07/2026

23/06/2026

23/06/2026

And that’s our 5th Blackburn Pride done! 🥰

And what a celebration. We want to say a massive thanks to all who joined us on the day, thank you to all our fabulous performers, our wonderful stallholders.

A big thank you also to all our sponsors, the National Lottery, Together Housing and to Blackburn BID, Newground Together, TecAudio, Prestige Security, Blackburn Library, BwD Council, all the Blackburn businesses that supported Blackburn Pride, from decorations, to spreading the word and to supportive events!

And finally, a big thank you to our fantastic host, Barb. Who was amazing 🩷

Thank you to all who gave their support to Pride 2026.

Here's to next year for Blackburn Pride 2027! 😱🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

22/06/2026

🎥 Blackburn Pride 2026 was filmed on Saturday.

If you do not wish to appear in any film footage, please email [email protected] with a recent photo of yourself, and we will ensure that you are not included in any published footage. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

21/06/2026

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The celebration attracted hundreds of people from across the borough and beyond.

20/06/2026

Thank you for everybody who turned out today for our 5th Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We want to look to our future and would love to hear your thoughts or feedback. Please tap the link below. 💬

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20/06/2026

And the parade is off! 🎉

We're heading to the Main Stage on King William Street to officially open Blackburn Pride 2026! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️