Bristol Pride 2025: Transport and road changes

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Bristol Pride is also aiming to be one of the greenest festivals in the country. A full carbon audit in 2023 measured emissions at just over thirty-two tonnes of CO₂ — about one and a half kilograms per attendee. The festival has reduced emissions by introducing solar battery power, reusable cups, and compostable serveware.

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00:00Bristol Pride returns this Saturday the 12th of July, marking the climax of a two-week

00:05festival that's grown into one of the UK's largest Pride events. The route will see temporary

00:12road closures across key city streets, with drivers advised to plan ahead.

00:18This year's festival features over 200 performers across five stages. Headliners include Canadian

00:25alt pop star Ali X, pop legend Kim Wilde, Ultra Nate and Cascader. The cabaret stage will

00:32feature drag race star Brooklyn Heights and more than 30 drag and cabaret acts. But Pride

00:39isn't just a party. Organizers stress its role in both celebrations and protests, advocating

00:44for LGBTQ plus rights and inclusion. In addition to music, the festival features over 55 events

00:51across comedy, film, theatre, sport and family programming at venues citywide. Bristol Pride

00:58is also aiming to be one of the greenest festivals in the country. A full carbon audit in 2023

01:04measured emissions at just over 32 tonnes of CO2, about one and a half kilograms per attendee.

01:11The festival has reduced emissions by introducing solar battery power, reusable cups and compostable

01:18servware. Transport remains the biggest challenge, but organizers are encouraging visitors to use

01:26free shuttle buses or public transport with first bus offering free travel for Pride wristband holders.

01:33Wristbands start at around nine. For many, Bristol Pride is more than just a festival. It's a moment of

01:38visibility, solidarity and celebration at the heart of the city.

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