Pride Month is fully underway - and the Mirror has exciting news to share ahead of the UK's biggest event.
For the first time in the title's history, we will be an official media partner for Pride in London on Saturday, June 29. Join us at the big event as this year's celebrations aims to shine a light on London's LGBTQ+ community and the change driven by living unapologetically.
Watch out for The Mirror's branding and content, as well as an official parade group at the event which will march from Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall. Around 60 journalists, staff and partners will fly the flags on Saturday's parade.
This year's pride campaign is #WeAreEverywhere, reminding everyone of the importance of LGBTQ+ voices and that what is today seen as a celebration, has its origins as a protest. This year, an incredible 35,000 people are set to take part in the parade.
The Mirror's section in the parade is due to begin by 3pm, with the parade expected to take around an hour to complete. It ends in Whitehall Place before heading to Trafalgar Square, where there will be plenty of celebrations, music, solidarity and glitter.
You can find out more about the parade route on its official site. Headliners for this month's Pride are expected to be announced shortly. Anyone can apply to take part in the parade.
More about The Mirror and Pride
Around 60 staff members from the Reach network, including The Mirror and local titles, will be taking part in Saturday's parade and celebrations.
The partnership with Pride London also means there will be extra coverage on The Mirror, Curiously and MyLondon in the run up, including podcasts and vodcasts. The partnership will continue throughout the year.
Want to volunteer for Pride?
Pride in London relies on the help and support of volunteers, both on the day and all year round. Want to show your support by volunteering? Find out more on what they are looking for here.
Who else is partnering for this year's event?
Radio stations Heart FM and Gaydio are also partnered with London Pride, ready to play classic Pride hits and provide coverage of the event. The Independent is also a partner.
Other companies teaming up with organisers or sponsoring the event include Tesco, Lidl, Just Eat and Durex. International Hotel Group (IHG), Cisco, PlayStation, Transport for London and law firm CMS have also been unveiled as official partners.