For the fourth year running, the EU Delegation to the UK proudly joined London’s Pride parade, walking alongside fellow diplomats under the shared banner of Diplomats for Equality.
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Staff from the European Delegation, the European Parliament Liaison Office (EPLO), and embassies of EU Member States took part in the 53rd edition of Pride in London—reaffirming the European Union’s enduring commitment to promoting and protecting LGBTIQ+ rights.
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Held on Saturday 5 July, Pride in London, the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ event, brought tens of thousands to the streets of central London. The parade began at noon with vibrant performances, rainbow flags, and music filling the air.
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Organisers estimated over 30,000 participants representing more than 500 organisations joined the annual march, which travelled from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall, cheered on by lively crowds.
On the day, EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano, shared this message:
“We believe in an inclusive Europe—a place where everyone can love, live, and express themselves freely. Today, Team Europe stands proudly at London Pride alongside friends and allies from other embassies and the FCDO.”
In the lead-up to the parade, 36 Heads of Diplomatic Missions in the UK issued a joint statement in honour of Pride Month. Together, they reaffirmed their united commitment to defending the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, and other diverse LGBTIQ+ communities, both in the UK and globally.
Read the full statement below:
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