York Pride has officially started to look for sponsors ahead of the 2026 event, taking place on Saturday 30th May.
Following another record-breaking year in 2025, York Pride is now inviting new and returning sponsors to help deliver what they describe as North Yorkshire’s largest free one-day event – a vibrant celebration of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
In particular, York Pride is actively seeking a new main headline sponsor to take centre stage. The partnership offers an opportunity for a brand to align itself with one of Yorkshire’s most visible and positive movements for inclusion and LGBTQ+ visibility.
The York Pride 2026 Sponsorship Pack – now available to download at www.yorkpride.org.uk – outlines a range of partnership opportunities designed to suit all budgets and levels of involvement, from local independent businesses to national organisations.
Sponsors benefit from extensive exposure across York Pride’s marketing and event platforms, including parade participation, on-site branding, and digital reach throughout the region.
Greg Stephenson, Sponsorship & Managing Director of York Pride, said: “York Pride is built on the passion, generosity, and solidarity of our community and supporters.
“Each year, we grow stronger thanks to the commitment of local and national partners who share our values. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re inviting businesses and organisations to stand with us – to celebrate equality, visibility, and love in all its forms.
“Becoming a sponsor of York Pride isn’t just about a logo on a banner; it’s about making a real difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ people in our city and beyond.”
Sponsorship enquiries and requests for more information can be sent to [email protected].
York Pride 2026 takes place on Saturday 30th May 2026, starting with the city’s vibrant parade through York’s historic streets, culminating in a full day of entertainment, music, and celebration at the Knavesmire.
