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Maidstone Pride is an annual Family Friendly LGBTQIA+ Celebration brough to the County Town.

A committee of young people were responsible for bringing the first Pride Event to Maidstone on Saturday 22nd June 2024. A young and diverse group of 12-23 year olds were mentored through the process of putting on the Pride event by local youth workers, contributors and sponsors giving them access to a vast range of skills and materials required to put on such an event.

The 2024 Maidstone Pride event included a parade through the centre of Maidstone Town Centre, followed by a festival style gathering at the Lockmeadow Leisure Complex that included performances, entertainment, refreshments and a quiet space that ensured comfort and a welcome for everyone.

The day was an astounding success unlike anything Maidstone has seen before, with a safe and lively atmosphere created by organisers and attendees alike.

In 2025 Maidstone Pride remains active and is organising a range of smaller LGBTQIA+ and family friendly events in Maidstone throughout the month of June. The committee this year has evolved, and still includes many faces from last years team, including some of the young team, and some new faces who were involved and captivated by last years event.