News, Stories and Community Updates

Read the latest Chester Pride news, community stories, support updates, fundraising announcements and event information from across Chester, Cheshire and North Wales. Have a story you would like to share? email Press@chesterpride.co.uk

26 July 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Your First Chester Pride 🏳️‍🌈✨

So, it’s your first Chester Pride? Welcome to the family, you made the right decision of course! Whether you’ve just come out, you’re stepping up as a supportive ally, or you’ve finally decided to see what it’s all about, your very first Pride is a core memory in the making. To make sure your big […]

Community

26 July 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Your First Chester Pride 🏳️‍🌈✨

So, it’s your first Chester Pride? Welcome to the family, you made the right decision of course! Whether you’ve just come out, you’re stepping…

Community

21 July 2026

‘Trans Without Abuse’ Ambassador Program Launched

‘Trans Without Abuse’ is inviting transgender and non-binary individuals in our community to step into dynamic local leadership roles through its new Community Ambassador…

Community

19 July 2026

Please Queer Responsibly Takes On Chester Pride 2026!

Grab your friends, iron your flags, and buy your tickets because your favorite chaotic, truth-bomb-dropping podcast crew is heading to Chester Pride Saturday 15th…

Community

18 July 2026

Unity Center Packs the House for Heartstopper Forever Viewing Party!

Our lovely Chester community showed up in force yesterday as fans gathered for our highly anticipated, fully booked Heartstopper Forever viewing party! Organized by…

Community

15 July 2026

Making Schools Safer, Stronger and More Inclusive

Chester Pride understand the importance of nurturing safe environments for LGBTQ+ youth and the positive impact on their well-being.

Announcements

6 July 2026

PREPAY IS BACK!

We are launching prepay again for 2026, our way to help with budgeting your Pride experience, with discounted costs on the day.

Community

6 July 2026

The Success of LGBTQ+ Speed Friending

Created in response to community demand, Speed Friending offers a safe, low-pressure, and neurodivergent-friendly environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to build meaningful friendships.