Pride Canterbury is planned to take place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 June 2023, with a parade through Canterbury High Street as well as stalls and live entertainment in the Dane John Gardens.

Pride is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity, which brings the whole community together to celebrate equality and diversity, progress and respect, and also marks Pride Month.

A pageant parade will open the day of festivities, with Canterbury Parade proceeding through Canterbury city centre on Saturday 10 June at 11am, followed by a star-studded lineup of artists celebrating in the Dane John Gardens, including performances from Liberty X, Twist and Pulse, Season 4 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Danny Beard, Caity Baser, Baga Chipz and many more.

Over the years the University has become a key partner of Pride Canterbury and has supported the event in many ways. We have a thriving LGBT+ staff network and LGBT+ student society at Canterbury Christ Church, and this sponsorship is part of the dynamic range of activities and support we offer to our LGBT+ community and allies.

Canterbury Christ Church will be hosting a stall in the Dane John Gardens showcasing a flower wall, and encouraging people to grow rainbow wildflower seeds, freebies and more.

Students and staff can also join the parade and places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis with 100 available.