Leeds Pride Parade 2022: Full list of road closures and bus route changes for Sunday's celebration of diversity

This Sunday (August 7) Leeds Pride will bring together LGBTQI+ people from across the city for a day of fun, friendship and community spirit.
Alex Grant
By Alex Grant
Published 3rd Aug 2022, 04:45 GMT
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After missing the last two years due to the pandemic, Sunday’s Leeds Pride will mark 17 years of pride events in Leeds.

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As one of the biggest free pride gatherings in the country, Leeds Pride brings together LGBTQI+ people across Leeds for a day of fun, friendship and community spirit.

After missing the last two years due to the pandemic, Sunday’s Leeds Pride will mark 17 years of pride events in Leeds. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.After missing the last two years due to the pandemic, Sunday’s Leeds Pride will mark 17 years of pride events in Leeds. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.
After missing the last two years due to the pandemic, Sunday’s Leeds Pride will mark 17 years of pride events in Leeds. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.
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A number of road closures and bus diversions are set to be in place for the safety of all involved.

Here’s everything you need to know.

The route for the Leeds Pride Parade is as follows: Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, The Headrow, Vicar Lane, Kirkgate, York Street, Duke Street, Kirkgate, High Court, The Calls, Call Lane and Lower Briggate.

Leeds Highways have advised that the road closures for the Pride Parade are from 1.45pm to 4.15pm though these are approximate and may be different on the day.

Buses will divert from 1.30pm and will resume normal route when roads are re-opened, and it is safe to do so.