For the fourth year running, The Independent returns as an official media partner of Pride in London. The relationship encompasses an array of commercial, editorial and marketing initiatives during Pride Month and beyond
The activity will build on The Independent’s long history of campaigning for and championing LGBTQ+ voices. The Independent team will also take part in what will be the 53rd Pride in London parade through the centre of the city on 5 July.
The news brand also announces its role as the exclusive national news partner for Manchester Pride 2025, which takes place from 15 to 25 August. For the first time, The Independent will join the crowds for the parade in Manchester, marching in celebration of LGBTQ+ accomplishments, plus in protest at the equality not yet achieved and the trials still facing the community.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural partnership, the news brand will support Manchester Pride with a programme spanning editorial, advertising and marketing.
Closing this schedule will be The Candlelit Vigil on Monday 25th August, reflecting on and honouring those the community has lost.
Chloe Hubbard, UK editor of The Independent, says: “In recent months we have watched in dismay as LGBT+ rights are eroded both globally and here in the UK and it feels more important than ever to double down on our position as proud allies of the community – it is in our DNA year round, but Pride and visibility matter.
“Because of this I am so proud that we will once again march alongside the queer community at Pride in London and also this year with our northern friends at Manchester Pride.“
