So, introduce yourselves? 

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Hi! We’re the team behind Herne Bay Pride – and we’re proud to say this is the only trans-led Pride event in Kent. We’re a passionate group of organisers, activists, and volunteers who believe in creating a safe, inclusive, and joyful space for everyone in the LGBTQ+ community – and our allies too. We’re building something really special here on the coast, and we’re so excited for what’s coming up.

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 What can people expect at Herne Bay Pride this year? 

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This year’s Herne Bay Pride is going to be bigger and better than ever! You can expect a vibrant day of live music, fabulous drag acts, local performers, community stalls, food and drink vendors, and a whole Pride Village full of fun, colour, and connection. We’re especially excited for the parade, which gathers at 9:30am outside the Kings Hall and will march along the beautiful promenade – not through the town – creating a truly unique coastal Pride experience.

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And here’s a big announcement: March 2026 will be the first-ever Trans Kent Pride! It’ll be another historic moment led by our community – with more details coming this August.

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 Do people need to buy tickets? 

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The daytime event is completely free – no tickets needed to join in the fun! If you'd like to march in the parade, it's also free – but you will need a ticket. You can grab one on the day at the registration table at the Kings Hall or get it in advance via Eventbrite.

The after-party is an 18+ event and just £5 per ticket. You can buy those online at Eventbrite or pop by the Information Stall in the Pride Village during the day. It's a great way to keep the celebration going into the night!

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 Based on the news around the world including the UK, do you think Pride events are even more important than ever this year? 

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Absolutely – and especially this year. With growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the news, both globally and right here in the UK, Pride remains a vital act of visibility and resistance. As the only trans-led Pride in Kent, we feel that responsibility deeply. Pride is still a protest, a place to claim space, to celebrate who we are, and to demand a better future for everyone in our community. So yes – Pride is more important than ever. And Herne Bay Pride stands proudly at the front of that movement.