The bid is led by Pride in London, Outernet and UK Black Pride, in partnership with the Mayor of London, Tripadvisor, The Independent and The Standard
London is launching its bid to host WorldPride 2032 by putting the global LGBTQIA+ community at the creative centre of the campaign. In a distinctive approach to a major international and cultural bid, the London WorldPride 2032 Bid Committee is inviting artists, designers, photographers and Pride communities from around the world to help shape what could become the official visual identity of WorldPride 2032.
The Independent and The Standard are official news media partners of the bid, and together with editorial, content, social and commercial initiatives, will contribute photography from decades of Pride coverage to help tell the story of London’s LGBTQIA+ journey as part of the final artwork — creating a tangible bridge between Pride’s past and its future.
Announced last week at a special reception during WorldPride Amsterdam at the British Council, the initiative marks the first major public engagement campaign for London’s bid and places community participation and creative democracy at the heart of the city’s ambition to host one of the world’s most significant LGBTQIA+ events.
Beth Gordon, director at brand marketing and communications at Independent Media, said: “The Independent and The Standard have proudly documented London’s Pride movement for decades.
“As steadfast campaigners for LGBTQIA+ communities, we are delighted that images from our archives will help tell this remarkable story, preserving the history of Pride while contributing to its future.”
