Pride London 2009 is here once again, so grab your feather boas and get fluttering those falsies!

Gay Pride in London
Calling all homosexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, and yes, you heterosexuals too – Pride London is back again for 2009 and it’s feistier than ever. Whatever your sexual orientation make sure you get out and celebrate for one of London’s most colourful festivals.

Why you should go
Pride is more than just about who you want to sleep with, it’s about freedom, equality, and the right to wear as many rainbows as humanly possible. This is one party like none other all around the world, and this year's attendance is expected to be over half a million people.

Don’t miss
The Pride London parade is the highlight of the festival, with countless spectacularly colourful and glittery floats and performers making their way around the streets of the capital. The theme for 2009 is Come Out and Play, so embrace your inner party animal and break out the costumes.

Pride entertainment
And after the parade be sure to follow the crowds to the Pride London festival main stage in Trafalgar Square, with everyone from important speakers to rocking bands getting ready to play to the crowds from 3pm. Last year’s guests included Ian Mckellan and the hotly tipped Pink Singers, plus special appearances from the Mayor of London and some live performances from Sandi Thom, Culture Beat, dance vocalist Shena, and Amrick Channa from Hed Kandi. Check back soon for information on the line up for 2009.

Women's Stage
Last year, the Women's Stage had just as full a lineup of fantastic entertainment for Gay Pride 2008 as previous years with a mix of comedy, live music and top DJs making the event go with a swing. You could catch the likes of the King of the Castle dancers, comedian Shelley Cooper and DJ Sandra D from MissShapes. The 2009 line up is still being finalised, but expect a similar line up of luscious ladies.

Two week festival
In the mood for more? Here are some top gay events taking place during the Pride London festival from 20th June - 5th July 2009:

Gay Pride

Gay Mens Chorus at Cadogan Hall

Pride London Special: Alcazar at G-A-Y

London Gay Symphony Orchestra

French Paste at Shaw Theatre

Queer Bash Festival

Gay Shame 2008

Popstarz at SIN

Dancing Over the Rainbow

Pride Night Party at Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Smack at Hidden After Party

Matinee at Fabric After Party

Juicy Pride After Party

Later Pride After Party

Pride stages
The Main Stage is located in Trafalgar Square with events taking place from 3pm. Alternatively, head into Soho where the streets will be closed for traffic while a huge street party takes place.

The Pride parade starts at 1pm on Saturday 4th July 2009 at Baker Street and continues down Oxford Street, Regent Street and ends at Whitehall.

For more information and a full line up of 2009 Gay Pride events in London, click on the link below.

Pride London Official Site

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