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Brighton & Hove Pride is the UK’s biggest Pride event, and the University is honoured to be taking part in the once again. Taking place on Saturday 2 August, the parade promises to be a highlight of Pride weekend – and we invite you to on the day.  

Brighton Pride aims to celebrate diversity and inclusion and promote respect within our community. The biggest visitor event in our city’s calendar, Pride supports local LGBTQ+ charities and causes through fundraising and in recent years over £1.4million has been raised for charities, projects and community groups.  

We welcome current students, staff and alumni to take part in the University’s walking party in the Community Parade. in taking part by 30 June. The parade starts at Hove Lawns and ends at Preston Park, with support available for anyone in the group who may have access requirements. If you'replanning on comingalong to Pride, keep an eye out for us in the parade on the day!  

Sussex is taking part in Brighton Pride because we stand for what Pride stands for – we both want to make the world a better, kinder and more inclusive place. Being part of Brighton Pride reflects the University’s commitment to inclusion and equality for all LGBTQ+ people including staff, students and the wider community. 

of the Sussex walking group in last year's Community Parade.

Hear from staff and students who took part in Brighton Pride 2024 

 “Brighton Pride parade is more than just a celebration: it’s a reminder of how far the LGBTQ+ community has come in fighting for our dignity and equality, and a spur to keep fighting. With anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric ramping up across the country, it’s so important that we are visible in support of the queer community - that’s why I was so proud to march with the ¿ìèÊÓƵ contingent.” James Croft, University Chaplain

“Being in the parade was the best Pride I have ever had. I got to meet some new people from the University and be proud and dance my little heart out… I loved being a ¿ìèÊÓƵ rainbow unicorn. Always here to represent the mature, autistic, non-binary people. Many thanks for letting me be involved and making people smile for the day.” Vicki Phillips, School of Life Sciences

“As a queer-identifying international student from t