The Parade
The first Reading Pride parade was held in 2006 and was jointly organised by The Wynford Arms.The Wynford Arms made an incredibly long Rainbow Flag for the parade participants to carry from The Wynford Arms to King's Meadow.
In the years since, the Reading Pride Parade has started from Civic Offices and the number of people taking part in the parade has grown significantly year on year. In 2012 over 500 people participated to celebrate diversity in their town.
- Regular Parade Route *
The Reading Pride Parade starts at 11am at the Civic Offices, travels along Broad Street, Market Place, Forbury Gardens and ends at King's Meadow around 12pm.
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