Organised by Corby Town Council alongside volunteers and supported by sponsors, it’s the third edition of the event that gives a loud and proud platform to our local LGBT+ communities.
As in previous years the main event on June 7th is in two segments – from 12noon a rolling parade will make its way from George Street outside the Corby Cube, along Westcott Way and Elizabeth Street to Coronation Park.
The park then becomes the venue for an afternoon of entertainment and community support which is free to all.
A main stage hosting live music and performance is hosted by drag queen Capri Conceive. Our headline act this year is Queen tribute Flash who promise an hour of energy as a salute to one of the world’s most popular bands. Tina Turner tribute Sass Brown brings alive the spirit of the Queen of Rock and Roll, there’s a trip into the world of musicals and cabaret with Marie La Rae, powerhouse singer-songwriter Tara Simms performs plus there’s local singer and Corby Pride favourite Zoe Roderick.
There will also be food stalls, bars and community causes with information and support for the LGBT+ community.
Pride this year is being sponsored by Specsavers, RS Group PLC, Dyno-Rod, Tresham College which is part of the Bedford College Group, Wincanton and the National Education Union.
It is also being supported by National Lottery Community Fund, Corby’s Stuart Charles Estate Agents, Central Co-Op England, Morrisons Corby, Massive Hits Radio and Willow Place.
Corby Town Mayor, Callum Reilly is also the chair of Corby Town Council’s Pride Working Group. He said: “It will be a privilege for me to be part of this day as Mayor of Corby for the first time. As organisers, Corby Town Council are grateful for the support of all sponsors, supporters, entertainers and contributors to Corby Pride, especially the volunteer backing the event receives. We are hoping to build on the successes of previous years so please join us to show your solidarity with the LGBT+ community and enjoy Corby Pride.”
The parade element of the day has relevant permissions from the authorities but may cause temporary disruption to motorists in the town centre, for which we apologise in advance.
Alongside the main event, Corby Town Council has also given backing to the following related events in town across the weekend:
On Friday 6th June, The Rainbow Folk present a Queer Ceilidh at the Old Village Community Centre on High Street, Corby, from 7:00pm. A link to ticket details can be found at Corby Town Council website’s Pride page.
On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June between 11.00am and 4.00pm, the Rebel Art Group at Dale Street, Corby are hosting free visual and performance art on a Pride theme.
And the official Pride After-Party is this year hosted by the Grampian Club on Patrick Road on Saturday 7th June from 6:00pm. More details and a link to tickets can be found at Corby Town Council’s website’s Pride page at:
https://www.corbytowncouncil.gov.uk/council_events/corby-pride-2025/
We would also love to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer with tidying up during and after the Coronation Park event. If so, please register your interest here https://forms.office.com/e/cdCpBz6yAS
Leader of Corby Town Council, Cllr Simon Rielly, said: “Corby Town Council is absolutely thrilled to be hosting the main Pride event at Coronation Park and backing the fantastic events happening all weekend long! We can’t wait to see the community come together to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion — it’s going to be a brilliant time for everyone involved!”
