Civil Service LGBT+ Network at Newcastle Pride 2025

Please note that the event has been updated with more details on 23 June 2025.

Plan for the day

For the Saturday parade meet up with Martin and Steven in Spoons HQ the Five Swans Pub opposite the Newcastle City Council Civic Centre from 11.00 hrs or if late make your own way to the civic centre which is the official muster point and try and find our group resplendent in our pink Civil Service T Shirts and/or possibly carrying a banner along with hundreds of others. 

You need to be at the muster point no later than 11.30 as there is likely to be a queue to join the main parade which starts at 12.00 hrs, we will filter in into the main parade as it passes by.

After the parade we would love to hold people together to take a large group photo provided everyone gives consent. We will inform people of where on the day.

After the parade and photo, you are free to enjoy your time however you wish, possibly at the Main Festival Arena should you have purchased tickets or one of the other venues across the city.  Tickets for the main arena will be able to be purchased on the day but there may be a queue. 

The Organisers will not be attending the Sunday event, members are to make their own arrangements and not wear civil service attire

Newcastle Pride

Newcastle Pride will be between 19th to 20st July

Saturday 19th July - Parade commences 1200 hrs

Main Event 1200 to 2300 Central Park Times Square NE1 4EP hosted by Miss Rory with Pixie Lott, Gok Wan, Michelle Marouli, Livin Joy, Queerdo, Drag Idol, Newcastle Mela, Northern Proud Voices

There are 7 other venues spread throughout the city which will mainly be free to attend, some events may charge a small admission and also a Pride Market

The Curious Arts Stage will be located at Barras Bridge within the University Campus

The health and wellbeing zone at the Civic centre

The family and youth zone will be at the Theatre Royal Grey Street

The Market Village will be at Greys Monument and old Eldon Square Blackett Street from 1200 to 1700

The Platform stage will be in Grainger Street

The trans+ zone will be at alphabetti, St James Boulevard

The Screen on the Green will be in old Eldon Square

Sunday 20 July Central Park Times Square NE1 4EP, ticketed event commences 1100 onwards with Totally Taylor, That Freddie Queen, Donna Marie (Gaga), The future is Queer, A Taste of Sabrina, followed by the candlelight vigil at 2100 which is free to enter and commences at 2100.

Rules of the day

Please remember that we are marching under the CS LGBT+ Network Banner, so please respect the CS code of conduct. – Whilst you may wish to attend wearing your CS T-shirt, we recommend a change of top post parade.

There is a 3-year Public Spaces Protection order in force relating to the consumption of alcohol in specific areas within the city of Newcastle and the police or council enforcement officers may issue a fixed penalty notice, thus drinking alcohol whilst on the parade is not recommended. No food, glass bottles and alcoholic drinks are to be brought into the main arena apart from sealed plastic water bottles under 500ml, one per person.  If you bring an opened bottle to the entrance this will be removed upon bag search.  There are free water refills across the arena.

Food an alcohol may only be purchased from authorised vendors in the main arena but there are plenty of bars surrounding Times Square

You can take a small bag to carry essentials only, avoid large handbags or backpacks, bag checks will be in operation particularly for those carrying large bags

No dogs except assistance dogs are allowed

Camp chairs (and straight chairs!) are strictly forbidden.

If you have access or medical needs that require you to bring your own refreshments, please make yourself known to a steward at the event info points.

Accessibility Guidance

Please be aware that although the main arena will be slightly larger this year it remains a small area, there may be large crowds and space could be tight.

There are no accessibility problems envisaged.  The main arena will be accessible without any stepped areas, the only area that will have steps is the balcony area.

All official partner venues, are step free, fully accessible and have the required access services needed including disabled toilets. This includes all festival zones and the Pride Arena. Some key venues, also provide some quiet spaces for those that need some time away from the pride celebrations. 

The Main Stage, Platform Stage, Curious Arts Stage and the Trans+ Cabaret show will have BSL interpreters.  

The free shuttle bus will be back and will stop at key locations to improve community members experience, whilst accessing as many of the festival attractions as they can. ​​

Please note that the start time of this event is currently showing as 1200 - this will be adjusted when plans for the day are finalised. It will be noted here when details are final.

The Civil Service LGBT+ Network are planning to attend Pride celebrations at this location. Details for the day will be confirmed here closer to the time.

Registration is open and this is done by one form per event.

If you realise you can no longer attend this event then please do get in touch with your local organiser. All of our people are volunteers, please be patient if you do not get a response straight away.

For any other queries in relation to the Civil Service LGBT+ Network Pride 2025 activities please email the pride co-ordinator - pride2025@civilservice.lgbt.

It is important to remember that at Pride events were are representing the Civil Service and must act in accordance with our rules and code.