TRURO Pride 2026 will begin with a peaceful solidarity march on Saturday. (July 18).

The march will meet at Hendra Park from 10am, where people can make signs and banners together. Community speakers will begin at 11.15am, before the march departs at 12pm and makes its way through Truro to Lemon Quay, followed by the full Truro Pride celebration.

The march aims to bring communities together to stand against hate and for equality, unity and human rights.

Matthew Kenworthy Gomes, chief executive of Cornwall Pride, said: “Pride has always been more than a celebration. It began as a movement, ordinary people standing together to say that everyone deserves to live safely, openly and with dignity.

“In response to rising hate, Truro Pride is changing direction. Before the celebration begins, we will march peacefully through our city, standing with LGBTQ+ people and every community being made to feel unsafe, unwelcome or alone.

“This is not about confrontation. It is about visibility, solidarity and reclaiming our shared identities for good. Our Cornwall flags, Union Flags and Pride flags should represent unity, belonging and hope, never division or exclusion.”

The march is open to LGBTQ+ people and allies, faith groups, disability advocates, support networks, community organisations, families, friends and anyone who believes hatred has no place on our streets.

Those joining are encouraged to bring their voice, protest signs or banners, Pride flags, Cornwall flags, Union Flags, or the flag of their community or organisation. Sign-making materials will be available from 10:00am. Attendees should wear comfortable clothing, bring water and come prepared for the weather.

Cornwall Pride’s priority remains the safety and peace of the community. The event will be a law-abiding, orderly, respectful and family-friendly demonstration. Cornwall Pride is working closely with Devon & Cornwall Police, local authorities and event partners to help ensure everyone can participate safely.

Everyone attending is asked to stand together with dignity, look after one another, avoid engaging with anyone seeking confrontation and help show Cornwall at its very best.

Matthew said: “Because when any community is targeted by hate, we stand together rather than stand by. When they try to isolate one of us, they face all of us. Join us. Stand with us. March with us.”