Wolverhampton Pride returns on June 6, drawing thousands to West Park for a celebration of diversity and inclusion. The free event begins with a parade through the city, starting at Bell Square on Victoria Street at 1pm today.
Parade Route and Road Closures
Organizers urge spectators to line the streets, wave flags, and cheer as the parade passes along Lichfield Street, Wulfruna Street, past the Wolverhampton City Archives, and onto Waterloo Road, where the accessible route begins. The parade then continues along Newhampton Road East, down Lansdowne Road, and into the park.
Motorists face temporary road closures between 12pm and 3pm to accommodate the parade. Affected roads include St Peters Square, Park Road East, Lansdowne Road, Newhampton Road East, Lich Gates, Park Avenue, Lichfield Street, Waterloo Road, Wulfruna Street, and Cheapside. Diversion routes are available online.
Entertainment and Line-up
Inside West Park, BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Kaylee Golding hosts the festivities, with performances running from 2pm. The schedule includes:
- 2pm to 4pm: Vicky Jackson as P!nk, Drag Queens Supreme
- 4pm to 5.55pm: Bollyqueer, The Cleopatra Way, Rainbow Voices
- 5.55pm to 8pm: Samira Hills, The Greatest Musicals Disco, The Ultimate Boyband Party Show
A family area features inflatables, arts and crafts, a book nook, and a quiet space.
Free Shuttle Service
A free shuttle bus runs from 2pm between the city centre and West Park. The service operates every 20 minutes, starting from Friar Street (opposite Chubb Street), with stops at Wolverhampton Police Station Bus Stop (Bilston Street), School Street (opposite the Methodist Centre), and Park Road East (Lansdowne Road gate). The last bus leaves West Park at 9pm.
For full details, including the line-up and shuttle times, visit the official Wolverhampton Pride website.
