Cambridge Pride returns to Jesus Green this Saturday with a free, family-friendly festival that opens with a parade at 12:00 BST. The afternoon programme, hosted on the main stage by Alexa Vox from 13:00, features Maddie Morris, Lightlines (featuring George Shelley) and headliner Kelli-Leigh. Stagecoach will run free shuttle buses to and from Cambridge station, roads on the parade route will be closed until around 13:00, and BBC Weather forecasts a top of 20°C—bring sun cream.
Cambridge Pride Returns To Jesus Green — Parade, Headliners and Travel Tips
Cambridge Pride is returning to Jesus Green on Saturday [Dani Oliver]
Hundreds are expected to attend Cambridge Pride as the free festival returns to Jesus Green this Saturday. First held in Cambridge in 2019, the event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with live music, cabaret, DJ sets and community activities for all ages.
What To Expect
The festival opens with a parade at 12:00 BST, followed by an afternoon of performances and activities across the park. The programme includes a main stage hosting drag artists and local bands, a dance tent with DJs, and a "community hive" offering yoga, comedy and family-friendly sessions.
The parade starts at Jesus Green at 12:00 BST [Dani Oliver]
Parade Route & Road Closures
The parade leaves Jesus Green at 12:00 and follows this route: Lower Park Street, Park Street, Round Church Street, St John's Street, Trinity Street, Market Street, Sidney Street and Bridge Street, before returning to Jesus Green. Those streets will be closed while the parade passes, with closures in place until approximately 13:00.
Lineup & Schedule
When the parade returns to Jesus Green the afternoon programme begins. Cabaret performer Alexa Vox hosts the main stage from 13:00. Other acts include folk singer Maddie Morris, boy band Lightlines (fronted by The X Factor alum George Shelley) and headline vocalist Kelli-Leigh, a Grammy-nominated dance singer.
Jesus Green is in Cambridge city centre [Jason Taylor]
Getting There
Jesus Green is about a 35-minute walk from Cambridge railway station. Local operator Stagecoach will run free shuttle buses between the station and the festival, departing at 10:15 and 11:15, with return services at 16:00 and 17:00. If you drive, several public car parks are nearby and five park-and-ride sites serve central Cambridge.
Weather & What To Bring
BBC Weather predicted a fairly warm Saturday with sunny intervals, a moderate breeze and a top of around 20°C (68°F). Organisers suggest bringing sun cream, water, comfortable footwear and any weather-appropriate layers.
Final Notes
The event is organised by the charity Pink Festival Group and is free to attend. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, organisers encourage people to come together to celebrate progress, community and visibility while acknowledging there is still work to be done.
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