Queens Heath Pride 2024 Schedule

Illustration of a dog with a pride flag neckerchief.

QHP 2024 is here – and we’ve put all the information you could need in one place to keep you informed:

Timings

Accessibility

FAQs

Timings

We know you’ve all been waiting desperately for us to announce the lineup for this year – as usual, we won’t be doing that just yet – but keep an eye on our Instagram! However, we can announce the timings for the different events which will be on throughout the day:

Family Craft Workshop

11am-12pm

Taking place at the Community Centre, bring all the family and come to make your own DIY flag to wave during the parade. This session is a drop-in between 11 and 12.

Queens Heath Fabulous Market

11am-4pm

On Heathfield Road, the Fabulous Market will be selling all kinds of treats, goodies, and craft items, including brand new, never before seen Queens Heath Pride t-shirts!

Storytime with How Brave is the Wren

12pm

Join our fabulous story-teller for a very special pride story time for little ones just before the parade starts.

The Parade

12.30pm

Make sure you’re on York Road by 12.30 to join us for what is probably the world’s shortest pride parade – anyone can take part.

Welcome

12.45pm

The official welcome to Queens Heath Pride will take place on the York Road Stage at 12.45pm

York Road Stage

1pm-6pm

After the parade get ready to dance and celebrate with our stellar line-up of brilliant performers all afternoon long (including an extra special unannounced guest act)

Family Party

1pm-3pm

Bring the little ones, stick on a sequin, and join us for the most fabulous family party Queen’s Heath has ever seen, with performances, crafting, and a big family disco. Get ready for a boogie!

House of MASH Circus Performance

1pm-4pm

Join the House of MASH for a performance of their electrifying outdoor circus show, Hullabaloo! This will take place in the car park of Kings Heath Community Centre on Heathfield Road.

Accessibility

Accessibility is super important to us at Queens Heath, and this year we’re putting it at the forefront of our planning. For this reason we’ll be including:

British Sign Language interpretation on the Main Stage on York Road
A designated accessible viewing area for the main stage (unfortunately, no seating can be provided)
Clearly signposted kerb ramps for wheelchair users, pushchairs and others with limited mobility
A Quiet Space with mental health first aiders hosted by Chase Morgan Solicitors and Mind Birmingham

FAQs

There are no tickets to Queens Heath Pride – the event is a free and unticketed community Pride event. We are funded entirely by merch sales and donations, and dedicated to the local community.

Public Transport: Kings Heath is well served by local bus routes, including the 50 and 35 into Birmingham City Centre, the 11A and 11C Outer Circle services to neighbouring suburbs, and the 76 between Northfield and Solihull.
Car/Taxi: Kings Heath is situated on the A435 Alcester Rd, one of the arterial routes into Birmingham. This is a community event so there is no designated parking available. If you’re coming by car, please make use of one of the commercial car parks available on the High Street or on Institute Road. These may be busy on the day and cost between £2-4 so please consider parking further away and walking, or using an alternative means of transport.