The idea of taking Pride back to its roots is one that we’re absolutely behind. “When Peter Tatchell asked if DIVA would support the Reclaim Pride March and explained the concept, there was no hesitation.
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Linda Riley of DIVA and Lesbian Visibility Week said: It will mirror the informality and spontaneity of the first Pride march in 1972, which I and 40 others helped organise. We are reclaiming Pride for the community – totally open, egalitarian and grassroots. No one has to register, pay a fee or get a wristband. “Unlike Pride in London, there is no limit on the number of people allowed to march. “The Reclaim Pride march replaces the traditional Pride in London parade, which is postponed until 11 September. All LGBTI+ organisations, individuals and allies are invited to participate. We want to make Pride once again an event where our on-going demands for LGBTI+ liberation can be seen and heard. Every marcher is urged to bring a placard highlighting a LGBTI+ issue that concerns them. Reclaim Pride puts LGBT+ human rights back into Pride. “Pride in London has become depoliticised and over commercialised. The march coordinator, Peter Tatchell said:
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What to bring: face mask, placard, water, sunscreen, umbrella, picnic blanket, food, drink, sweets and music – and lots of your friends. This community-led march gets back to the roots of Pride, being both a celebration and a protest for LGBT+ rights, with five key LGBTI+ liberation demands:ĭecriminalisation of LGBTI+ people worldwideĮveryone is being asked to wear a face mask and keep socially distanced on the march. The Delta variant is highly contagious. The march will pause at these two landmarks to respectively protest against the government’s stalling on LGBTI+ rights and Uganda’s persecution of LGBTI+ people. The Reclaim Pride march on Saturday 24 July will leave from Great George Street SW1, on the north side of Parliament Square, soon after 1pm and proceed up Whitehall via Downing Street and the Uganda High Commission in Trafalgar Square.