🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈Saturday 8 August | 10am-6pm | Free entry🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

A full day of grassroots Pride: completely free, community-led, and corporate-free. Join us for a joyful and powerful celebration of LGBTQIA+ life, love, protest, and pride across Margate.

As we celebrate ten years of Margate Pride, we’re still finalising the full programme (which we can’t wait to share), but here’s what you can expect so far:

We’ll kick things off with our early morning family event at Walpole Bay Lawns [10am–1pm], followed by our March through town and along the seafront [1–2pm]. We’ll then head to Dreamland for our daytime party and rally on the Scenic Stage [2–5pm], featuring DJs, live music, speeches, and the iconic Mx Margate.

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Walpole Bay Lawns | 10am-1pm
Start the day by the sea with a laid-back, family-friendly morning at Walpole Bay Lawns. Expect:

• Family storytime / Family choir / Baby Rave / Silly Olympics
• Bring-your-own picnic
• Speeches and rally
• Info stall, music, and more

This is also where the Pride March sets off at 1pm sharp – so come down early and make a day of it.

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The March | 1pm-2pm (gather from 12pm) BSL STEWARD IN ACCESS BLOCK 

We’ll set off from Walpole Bay Lawns at 1pm, heading along the seafront and arriving at Dreamland in time for the main event at 2pm.

• No floats. No political parties. No sponsorships. No brands. Just community.
• Register as an individual here
• Organisations or collectives: email engagement@margatepride.org.uk
• Access needs? Get in touch: engagement@margatepride.org.uk

Everyone is welcome to join – come march with us in protest, pride, and solidarity.

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Dreamland Scenic Stage – Main Pride Celebration |  2pm-6pm LIVE BSL INTERPRETATION 
Entry to Dreamland’s Scenic Stage is totally free for our Pride Day celebrations! We’re taking over the outdoor Scenic Stage with a full afternoon of:

• Live music & DJs
• Drag and cabaret
• Mx Margate – our alternative beauty pageant
• Community stalls
• Wellbeing Space
• Youth Pride
• All ages welcome

This is a grassroots, barrier-free Pride – no tickets, no wristbands, no corporate sponsors. Come and go as you please, and celebrate with us on your own terms.

Dreamland has refreshments, toilet facilities, and accessible toilets. During the daytime events, you’re welcome to bring your own soft drinks and snacks.

There will be a wellbeing space for those who need some time out.

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Youth Pride @ Dreamland |  2:30pm-4:30pm 

A space aimed at those aged 13 to 24. Expect crafting, performances, and a space to meet friends.

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Access and Safety
Dreamland and Walpole Bay Lawns are both wheelchair accessible, with gender-neutral toilets, baby changing, welfare volunteers, and first aid on site.

We’re working with queer welfare team Safe Only to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for all. More details can be found below.

Dreamland will also have a fully accessible toilet by Revolootion so everyone can participate in our Pride.
♿ACCESSIBILITY AT WALPOLE BAY LAWNS

• Ramped access
• Accessible toilet + baby changing
• Gender Neutral Toilets
• Welfare Lead + Volunteers on hand
• First aid cover + welfare tent

♿ACCESSIBILITY AT DREAMLAND

• Ramped access
• Accessible toilet + baby changing
• Gender Neutral Toilets
• Welfare Lead + Volunteers on hand
• First aid cover + welfare tent
• Full access info here

Dogs

As long as they’re on a lead, dogs are welcome at Walpole Bay Lawns. Dogs are not allowed at Dreamland unless they are service dogs.

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Code of Conduct

All attendees, volunteers, partners, suppliers, and participants must adhere to Margate Pride CIC’s Code of Conduct. We ask this to ensure the safety, inclusion, and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community — making Margate and beyond a safer and more joyful place.

For Parade Groups and Stallholders

• The Code of Conduct applies to everyone in your group or at your stall.
• You are collectively responsible for the behaviour of your group.
• Failure to comply may result in being asked to leave and could affect future participation.

For Spectators and Attendees

• Abuse or threatening behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated at any Margate Pride event.
• If you have concerns on the day, please speak to one of our trained stewards, who are positioned along the parade route and in key event areas to provide support.

Read our full Code of Conduct HERE.