When is Glasgow’s 2022 Pride march? Everything you need to know

Glasgow’s Pride Mardi Gla has revealed that the next march for LGBT+ equality will be the biggest, most colourful and vibrant to date, with some exciting changes being introduced.

The parade will take place on July 16, Glasgow fair Saturday, and will see revellers making their way through the streets of the city centre with colourful floats on display for the public.

A pride hub will also be hosted at the new Strathclyde Student Union as part of a two-day celebration of entertainment, education and tolerance.

People take part in the Pride Glasgow parade through the city centre

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The new building, opened by President Obama as part of his visit to Glasgow for COP26, will offer the opportunity for non-students to see the venue on July 16 and 17, as it will open for everyone who supports pride.

Head of events at Pride Kasey Monroe said: “After a long couple of years where we have all struggled to deal with the pandemic, this summer will be the time for Glasgow to let down its hair and party.

"I can’t wait to ensure great entertainment and fun this July at the all-new Strathclyde Student Union following the pride march - we are coming out of Covid.”

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The rainbow flag is a symbol of the LGBTQ community

Stuart McPhail, head of processions and volunteering at Pride said: “This is a fantastic year for our LGBT+ communities with the Proud Scotland Awards being hosted in Glasgow.

“Following on from being the largest pride march in the UK in 2021, we aim to have more floats than ever before in the march this year, to show Glasgow that full pride marches have returned following the tough period with Covid. 

“I urge everyone to participate and if you want an experience you will never forget to sign up as a volunteer to help deliver an amazing weekend in Glasgow."

Why do we need a Pride march?

Figures published by the Scottish Government show that, in the first year of lockdowns, there were 1,580 hate crimes against people due to their sexuality.

Over the same period, 46 were committed against trans people across Scotland. 

These figures are thought to have risen even further in the second year of lockdowns.

When did Pride begin?

The pride movement began in the Stonewall Inn, New York, in 1959, when members of the LGBT+ communities rose up against constant attacks from the Police and City Government.

Today, it is recognised as the start of the fight for LGBT+ equality. 

Last year, Glasgow saw the SNP, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Conservatives, Green Party, Celtic, Rangers and Partick Thistle all marching together along with members of the LGBT+ communities.

The Stonewall Inn now holds a special Glasgow Pride flag dispatched by the Lord Provost and given an honour guard by the Army to mark the 50th anniversary of the uprising in 2019.

This was the first time the British Army had folded a pride flag and it was delivered to the British Consul General in NYC on behalf of Glasgow and representing the rest of the UK.

Did Glasgow have a Pride march last year?

Despite tough covid restrictions, Glasgow held the largest pride march in the UK in 2021.

No Covid infections were reported in relation to the march last year.