IN PICTURES: Basingstoke Pride & Parade takes over town

Richard Energy leads the parade down Wote Street (Image: Sean Dillow) The Pride Parade, led by Pride's host Richard Energy, travelled from Willow's Coffee House, through the town to the Pride Fair at the Amphitheatre, where crowds were delighted with stalls from local businesses, music and entertainment.

Crowds enjoy the fair! (Image: Sean Dillow) The parade included businesses and clubs from Basingstoke and local people, with large crowds of onlookers cheering as the parade passed.

Spreading the love! (Image: Sean Dillow) In a post on Facebook, Basingstoke Pride said: "Basingstoke Pride & Parade 2025 was a huge success!

Enjoying the positive vibe! Sherrie De Kiguchi and Val Elliott (Image: Sean Dillow)

"And our Org Committee want to say a big thank you to ALL of those who attended and supported this event. We couldn't do it without you!"

Some of the organising committee: Mark Illingworth, PC Petts, Dan Jones, Stella Kourmoulaki, Mia Marks and Jaime Funnell (Image: Sean Dillow) MP for Basingstoke Luke Murphy and Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Colin Phillimore, were in attendance, with Luke sporting face paint of the bisexual flag while the Mayor wore an aptly colourful top.

Mayor of Basingstoke & Deane Cllr Colin Phillimore with Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy (Image: Sean Dillow) A 'lovetrain' chain started in the Amphitheatre, with attendees dancing around the fair.

The 'lovetrain' chain (Image: Sean Dillow)

Mia Marks, co-director of Basingstoke Pride, said: “I'm so happy with the turnout, everyone seems to be having a good time. It's really lovely.

“It's about Basingstoke coming together and building provisions for the community. For us, it's about bringing everyone together, sharing visibility, connecting and slowly over time changing hearts and minds.

Basingclog Morris Dancers in the parade (Image: Sean Dillow)

People of all age groups joined in with the fun!

96 year old Doreen Winifred from Dashwood Manor Care UK with Ruanda Moura (Image: Sean Dillow) Stilt walkers from Routine Riots could also be seen walking around the fair, at a height of seven feet three inches.

Stilt walkers Jess Parker and Abby Brown from Routine Riots (Image: Sean Dillow) Photos from Basingstoke Pride were taken by Sean Dillow.

Click on the top image to view a gallery of photos from Basingstoke Pride.