More than 100,000 people marched in London Trans+ Pride 2025, making it the biggest trans pride event in the world on Sunday, according to the organisers. The parade moved through central London, passing famous spots like Regent’s Street, Piccadilly, and Trafalgar Square. It ended at Parliament Square, where several speakers addressed the crowd. Among them was Yasmin Finney, a star from Heartstopper and Doctor Who.

March Responds to Court Ruling

This year’s theme was “existence and resistance.” It came as a response to the UK Supreme Court’s April ruling that defined a woman legally by biological sex. The community saw this as a threat to trans rights.

Founders Celebrate Strength and Unity

Lewis G Burton, who co-founded London Trans+ Pride, proudly said, “This year’s London Trans+ Pride made history once again, with over 100,000 trans+ people and allies marching through central London – smashing our own world record of 60,000 and continuing our legacy as the biggest trans+ pride event in history."

He added, “It was an emotional and powerful day. At a time when the supreme court is making sweeping decisions about trans people without consulting a single trans person or organisation, and when a small, well-funded lobby of anti-trans campaigners continues to dominate headlines and waste public resources, our community came together to show what real strength, solidarity and care looks like.”

Burton also said, “I feel honoured to have platformed some of the most inspiring activists, organisers and trans people from across the globe. London Trans+ Pride was a vital act of resistance and joy – a reminder to trans+ people that they are not alone, that they are celebrated, and that they belong.”

He ended with a powerful message, “The message was clear: we will not be erased. Our existence is natural, historic and enduring. You can try to take away our rights, but you will never remove us from society. We are a part of humanity – and the public will not stand by while harm is done to our community.”

Activists Raise Concerns Over Policies

Alex Parmar-Yee from Trans+ Solidarity Alliance said showing up in large numbers was essential. She explained, “It’s important to turn up en masse to make sure that it’s very clear what the feelings are in terms of the rights which we’re fighting for, but also in protest of some of the harmful proposals that are currently being considered.”

She also criticised the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s interim guidance. “This guidance has not provided any additional clarity, and actually is going to devastate the lives of trans people (who) will lose access to essential services and spaces.”

Warnings About Secrecy and Hate

Parmar-Yee stressed that the guidance lacked community input.“The main concern really here is that it feels like there’s not been a consideration of trans members of the community, and that this guidance will pass behind closed doors, without the scrutiny, and without visibility, and without democracy.”

She also noted the rise in hate speech, “The rhetoric is not helping. There is a lot of hate which is amplified." According to her, policies now reflect this hate,  “You look at the bathroom ban that’s being proposed, and you sort of realise that, although we may consider the UK quite different from a country like America, it’s a bathroom ban that would make someone like Donald Trump proud.”

She said the next step was demanding transparency, “There is a lack of transparency and I think we cannot be a nation that accepts a bathroom ban becoming law behind closed doors.”

Global Pride Events Also Make Noise

Berlin Pride Parade Draws Tens of Thousands

In Berlin, crowds celebrated one of Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride events. The parade passed through the Brandenburg Gate and Nollendorfplatz, a historic area for the city’s gay community.

However, a small right-wing protest also took place. German media reported that six people were arrested, including the protest organiser. Authorities found weapons, explosives, and anti-constitutional symbols, according to dpa and AP.

Amsterdam Pride Highlights Equality

In Amsterdam, thousands marched to promote LGBTQI+ rights and celebrate love. The march launched a week-long celebration led by the Pride Amsterdam Foundation. It will end with a canal parade next weekend.

Ben Thomas, a teacher who joined the event, said:

“People are not so aware about the march, because it has turned into too much of a party and does not so much focus on why we do it. We’re not just here to party, but we’re here to be equal citizens. We’re here for our rights.”