138 powerful photos that capture Birmingham Pride weekend 2025 in full, fabulous colour

Birmingham Pride returned this weekend, with its annual parade drawing tens of thousands through the city centre.

But behind the colour and celebration, questions remain about the event's future.

With its current home at Smithfield earmarked for redevelopment, organisers are looking to bring Pride back to its roots.

Richard Gullick reports from the heart of the parade. Watch the video for his full report.

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The Pride parade kicked off from Centenary Square, weaving through Birmingham's streets before ending in the Gay Village. It's a celebration, yes--but also a protest.

This year, political parties were banned from marching, a move organisers say shows solidarity with the trans community.

But with the Smithfield site set for redevelopment, the future of the festival is uncertain.

Organisers are considering a return to a more community-focused event in the Gay Village.

Lawrence Barton has been at the helm of Birmingham Pride since 2009, overseeing its growth into one of the UK's largest LGBTQ+ festivals.

Phil Oldershaw co-founded Birmingham Pride in 1997, when the event was a small, grassroots protest. He's seen it evolve over the decades.

As Birmingham Pride marches on, its future may look different--but its spirit remains the same. From the streets of the city centre to the heart of the Gay Village, the message is clear: Pride is here to stay.

See our full gallery here, more photos will be added after Sunday night’s events: