West Ham United celebrate Pride in London 2024 | West Ham United F.C. (2024)

FAQs

What is the pride route in London 2024? ›

The parade starts at 12 noon and takes its route from first pride parade over 50 years ago. This year the parade runs from Hyde Park Corner, through Piccadilly Circus, down Haymarket and along Pall Mall to Trafalgar Square, culminating at Whitehall Place by around 6pm.

The answer goes back over a thousand years, to two similar words in the Old English language, "ham", meaning a farm or settlement, and the much less common "hamm", denoting riverside grazing land.

There are over 30,000 participants from more than 500 different groups, meaning it's one of the biggest and most diverse pride routes in the UK. It also means there'll be a massive six hours of paradin', from when the first group sets off, to when the final group arrives at its destination.

West Ham United has won five major honours in its history. Domestically, it has been winner of the FA Cup three times (1964, 1975 and 1980) and runner-up twice (1923 and 2006).

In 2024, we expect around 35,000 individuals to march together for love, protest and activism.

Unite. Celebrating its 40th year, Heritage of Pride|NYC Pride announces our official theme for 2024, “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” as it kicks off this year's programming.

West Ham United is commonly known as The Hammers. They're also known as The Irons, partly because of their origins as Thames Ironworks. Don't be surprised if someone says 'The co*ckney Boys', a nickname that refers to a certain type of Londoner. 'Come On You Irons' is typical West Ham United fans slang.

Who are the current owners of West Ham? Welsh businessman David Sullivan owns West Ham United. He has a 38.8 per cent stake in the club. Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky, through 1890s Holdings, owns a 27 per cent stake in the club.

West Ham United Football Club are based in Stratford, Newham, east London. They played home matches at the Boleyn Ground in Upton Park between 1904 and 2016, and moved to the London Stadium for the start of the 2016–17 season.

Pride in London politely requests that everyone act responsibly and according to the law with regards to alcohol consumption across the event footprint, including within the parade form up area, and during the parade itself.

What to wear to London pride? ›

Please remember that in accordance with the law, the minimum clothing required is equivalent to standard swimwear for people of all genders. No obscenities, offensive dress, or offensive material of any kind may be displayed or distributed at Pride in London.

The Pride in London parade and the staged events are totally free for you to enjoy.

Throughout its history, West Ham United has embraced people of all religious faiths and backgrounds, and continues to work closely with players, staff, supporters' groups and individual fans as part of the Club's ongoing dedication and commitment to EDI – a commitment that was recognised by the presentation of the ...

The Latin motto "Deo Confidimus" at the base translates as "In God We Trust."

The rivalry between Millwall and West Ham United is one of the longest-standing and most bitter in English football. The two teams, then known as Millwall Athletic and Thames Ironworks, both originated in the East End of London, and were located less than three miles apart.

It begins at Hyde Park Corner and ends at Whitehall Place after passing through Piccadilly Circus, Haymarket, Pall Mall, and Trafalgar Square. Although you may watch the parade from any point along its path, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Haymarket, and Whitehall will offer some of the greatest views.

How to get tickets for Pride in London 2024. Unlike other big events like Brighton Pride, Pride in London is free and unticketed. Still, it does get pretty hectic, so if you'd like to watch the action with an unimpeded view from a comfy seat, you can book yourself a spot in the grandstand on Haymarket from £50.

Do you need tickets for Pride in London? Nope, just show up. Although, if you want to watch from the covered grandstand on Haymarket, a seat will set you back £60.

Parade Details

If you would like to be a part of the event, join us along the route or at one of the stages (see below). This year, the Parade runs from Hyde Park Corner, through Piccadilly Circus, down Haymarket and along co*ckspur Street to Trafalgar Square, culminating at Whitehall Place.