Welcome to
Saturday 30 August
10am start • 1pm Pride March • Morden Hall Park
PLUS All day entertainment • Merton Abbey Mills
Who are we?
What is Merton Pride about?
We are proud to be organising Merton Pride on Saturday 30th August 2025, a historic first for our borough. Merton Pride is more than an event: it’s a celebration of who we are as a borough.
Welcoming to All
Everyone deserves to feel at home in Merton, no matter who they are and who they love. We want all members of the LGBTQ+ community, including trans and non-binary people and LGBTQ+ people of colour, to feel safe and welcome in local spaces. Merton Pride is about celebrating our diversity, not just today but every day of the year.

Rooted in Local Communities
We believe that real inclusion starts at the local level. By fostering new connections between LGBTQ+ people, neighbours, allies and many more, Merton Pride makes our communities stronger and kinder.
United for Equality
Merton Pride involves a broad and diverse range of local groups, businesses, unions, sports clubs and residents. It is a testament to our collective commitment to dignity, safety, and equality for all LGBTQ+ people, here and everywhere.
Saturday 30th august
What is happening?
10 am - 1pm
Kickstart the day in Morden Hall Park, where you'll find a lively community fair offering family friendly activities.
1pm Start
Gather in Morden Hall Park for Merton's FIRST EVER Pride Parade!
From 2pm -10pm
Join us all afternoon and evening at the Merton Abbey Mills bandstand for an unforgettable celebration of music, live performances, and cultural showcases that capture the vibrant spirit and rich diversity of Merton!
10pm onwards
Can't get enough of Pride? Join the after party, kindly organised and hosted by Tunnel 267 (The Broadway, Wimbledon). Check out their month Drag Nights for a taste of what's to come.
Community fair
Join in the fun at the start of the march
Kickstart the day in Morden Hall Park, where you'll find a lively community fair offering family friendly activities.
Find us on White Bridge Lawn, behind the Stableyard café.
Pride Parade
March the Wandle Trail
Everyone is welcome to join in Merton's FIRST EVER Pride Parade - gather at our community fair in Morden Hall Park by 1pm.
March with us through the park and up the River Wandle to Merton Abbey Mills (approximately 45 minutes).
Meeting Point
Gather at our community fair in Morden Hall Park by 1pm. Find us on White Bridge Lawn, behind the Stableyard café.
March as an organisation
You are invited to march with your organisation or community group. Please complete our registration form.
Individual marchers
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or a proud ally, everyone is welcome to join the celebration! Dress loud, shine bright, bring your friends and family — and let’s show the world what Merton’s all about!
live performances
Come and see the wonderful performances
Join us all afternoon and evening at the Merton Abbey Mills bandstand for an unforgettable celebration of music, live performances, and cultural showcases that capture the vibrant spirit and rich diversity of Merton!
Stay tuned, more acts are being added...
ASSOCIATED EVENTS
Check out the other events marking Pride in Merton this year
That's One Cheesy Pride Quiz!
The Local Cheese Cave and MertonPlus LGBTQ+ Community Group are teaming up for Gee Whizz Pride Month Quiz, raising money for Merton Pride!!!
3-5pm, Sunday 20th July 2025
Join Us for the First Ever Merton Pride!
Whether you’re a local resident, a community group, or a supportive business - everyone is welcome!
Let’s make history together. Let’s make it Merton Pride 2025!
Our Values
At MertonPlus, we believe Pride is more than a celebration—it's a reflection of who we are, how we support one another, and the kind of community we’re building together.
We are proud to be organising Merton’s first-ever Pride on Saturday 30th August 2025—an incredible milestone for our borough. But our commitment doesn’t begin or end with this event. It’s a year-round dedication to inclusion, visibility, and community care.
What We Believe In:
- Respect, Safety & Belonging: We support the dignity and well-being of every LGBTQ+ person, embracing all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
- Inclusion for All: We are especially committed to ensuring our local spaces are welcoming and accessible for trans and non-binary people. Visibility, representation, and safety are essential to true inclusion.
- The Power of Communities: We believe real change begins with connection. When people come together with shared purpose, communities become stronger, kinder, and more resilient.
- Supportive Conversations: Pride lives in everyday moments—in listening, learning, and standing alongside one another. Change is nurtured through empathy, openness, and mutual respect.
- Pride Every Day: While Pride events are important markers of joy and progress, we also recognise that Pride is a lived experience—something expressed through daily acts of courage, compassion, and solidarity.
We’re grateful for the support and sponsorship of Merton Council, local organisations, businesses, and individuals who share our vision. Together, we are creating a community where everyone can feel seen, valued, and empowered to be themselves.
That’s the power of communities—and it’s what makes Merton Pride possible.
Merton Pride is proudly supported by
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