Live updates from Pride Cymru 2025 as parade kicks off huge weekend

Pride Cymru is taking place in Cardiff this weekend. The event celebrates all things LGBTQ+ and starts with the parade at 11am before two days of events in Coopers Field in Bute Park.

It is 40 years since the first Pride march in Cardiff, and the parade will be led by some of those who were there that day. Members of the trans community will also be front and centre. The parade starts outside the Angel Hotel in Cardiff city centre and is on course to be the biggest yet with more people signing up in advance than ever before.

At 11am, people will gather on Westgate Street, before the parade starts its two-mile journey along Castle Street moving onto High Street, onto St Mary Street, back into the Hayes, onto St. John Street, along Queen Street, up Park Place, back along Greyfriars Road, onto Kingsway and finishing on Castle Street.

Artists performing include Ella Henderson, Shola Ama, Una Healy and Sonique as well as comedians, performers and drag stars.

Chair of Pride Cymru Gian Molinu said: "At a time when LGBTQ+ rights are being challenged like never before, Pride Cymru 2025 is more than a celebration - it’s a statement. We’re proud to bring our community back to Coopers Field to stand together, raise our voices, and show the world that hate has no home in Wales. This year’s Pride honours our past, speaks to the urgency of the present, and inspires hope for the future. Whether you’re marching, performing, or simply showing up, your presence matters now more than ever.

"Many people don’t realise that Pride Cymru is entirely volunteer-led, driven by passionate individuals from across Wales who dedicate their time and energy to creating the country’s biggest celebration of love, inclusion, and equality. While Pride Cymru has