{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"Are you looking to attend a Pride parade or organise a Pride event? Across the UK, some Scout groups may choose to attend Pride and offer it as an option for local Scouts to attend. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/20249/the-back-of-a-purple-t-shirt-that-says-scout-pride-pride-in-our-values-values-is-handwritten-and-the-fleur-de-lis-is-on-a-rainbow-background.jpg","width":3936,"height":2624,"altText":"Back view of someone wearing a purple t-shirt with a Scout Pride badge and the words \u0027Scout Pride: Pride in Our Values\u0027","caption":"Photos from Scouts attending Manchester Pride in 2022","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EFrom Edinburgh to London, there\u2019s lots of Scouts already taking part in Pride parades each year, getting together, waving banners and flags, and proudly showing our values of respect and care.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EWe spoke to Jordan, from Blackpool Scouts, and Kayleigh, from Scouts in Northern Ireland, about their experiences in attending and organising Pride parades.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EThey\u2019ve shared their top tips for getting involved:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4 class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJordan, what\u2019ve you found really useful for getting involved in Pride events?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeak to the organisers: \u003C/strong\u003EFirst of all, find out when it is, and contact the organisers to get\u00A0a spot in the parade or at the festival. Speak to them and find out what others are doing. It could be something as simple as walking or perhaps having a branded minibus driving slowly round the route.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMake yourselves stand out:\u003C/strong\u003E Be loud and proud. In Blackpool we love wearing our\u00A0uniform and getting loads of accessories to give it that bit of pride sparkle. Last year, we had hair bands, flags, rainbow neckers and face paint. You can think outside the box too, maybe\u00A0carry a tent in the parade or make up a dance routine. There\u0027s got to be a badge in there\u00A0somewhere!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind out if there\u2019s a festival base or place for a recruitment stall: \u003C/strong\u003EWe have both Pride\u00A0and Youth Pride in Blackpool. Youth Pride is a specific safe space for young people to be\u00A0themselves and it\u2019s tailored for them. We go to both. This helps us to be seen and chat to\u00A0more potential new volunteers, as well as shout about how proud we are that Scouts is an\u00A0inclusive movement.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeak to your local team:\u003C/strong\u003E Ask for help, form a team and get stuck in. Chat to your\u00A0programme and support teams. There\u2019ll be people that can help advise if you\u0027ve never run\u00A0a larger scale activity before and there\u2019s lots of Pride coordinators across the UK too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThink about safety: \u003C/strong\u003ERemember ratios, \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessments\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying safe and safeguarding\u0022\u003Esafeguarding and safety\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/gz0nrp0n/scouts-in-a-pride-parade-holding-rainbow-scout-flags-and-balloons.jpg","width":3936,"height":2624,"altText":"","caption":"Photos from Scouts attending Manchester Pride in 2022","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnd Kayleigh, what are your tips from attending Pride with Scouts in\u0026nbsp;\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBelfast?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELet young people lead: \u003C/strong\u003EAlways encourage them to be involved by taking centre stage,\u0026nbsp;designing banners, creating a playlist, or by having an active role in planning and\u0026nbsp;participation. I think asking those who attend about what Pride means to them is key.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStart early: \u003C/strong\u003ETry to register and confirm your logistics, such as transport, meeting points\u0026nbsp;and accessibility needs as soon as possible. This makes it easier for you as the co-ordinator, but also for the participants joining. It means you can enjoy the build up to the\u0026nbsp;day without any added stress.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlways over-pack on the water and snacks: \u003C/strong\u003Eyou\u0027ll need them!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe prepared for rain or bad weather: \u003C/strong\u003EThe heavy rain didn\u0027t stop us in Belfast last year,\u0026nbsp;but it did mean we chanted Singing in the Rain at the top of our lungs approximately every\u0026nbsp;10 minutes!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKeep it going: \u003C/strong\u003EKeep talking about how we can encourage inclusion all year round is so\u0026nbsp;important.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/y51efu5i/a-group-of-scouts-waiting-for-a-pride-parade-to-start-with-facepaint-balloons-and-banners.jpg","width":2464,"height":1643,"altText":"A group of Scouts waiting for a Pride parade to start with facepaint, balloons and banners","caption":"Photos from Scouts attending Manchester Pride in 2022","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4 class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAnd, finally, what benefits have you seen from joining in your local Pride parade?\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EJordan: \u003C/strong\u003EWe got so many comments from the public about how they thought Scouts wouldn\u0027t be at this sort of thing. It changed people\u2019s perceptions to show how open and inclusive Scouts really is, rather than \u2018just for boys\u2019 or \u2018stuffy\u2019 as they\u2019d imagined. It makes us so happy as volunteers to see our Scouts and Explorers be proud of their identify and know that Scouts is that safe space for them when other places might not be.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKayleigh: \u003C/strong\u003EThe benefits of Scouts taking part in Pride are huge. It strengthens our commitment to inclusion, showing young people that they can be their authentic selves in a safe place, and helps us connect with new organisations and individuals. It\u2019s always incredible to see how empowered and confident young people feel when they see Scouts proudly participating in Pride. The smiles and genuine pride beaming from some of the Explorers we had with us was unmatched!\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/r1ejsbbz/adult-scout-in-pride-parade-with-sunglasses-and-rainbow-hat.jpg","width":3936,"height":2624,"altText":"Adult Scout smiling while walking in pride parade wearing Purple t-shirt with rainbow sunglasses and rainbow hat","caption":"Photos from Scouts attending Manchester Pride in 2022","link":null},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile taking part in a Pride event, it\u2019s important that everyone is and feels safe.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re taking part in or running an event in public, be aware of negative situations or language that people may be exposed to.\u0026nbsp;You should think about having support for people to use, such as a quiet space if they feel overwhelmed or known exits to leave a parade.\u0026nbsp;Remember to check-in on people and encourage everyone to look after each other.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAlways follow our safeguarding guidance and always follow the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card\u0022\u003EYellow Card\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#ffb4e5","title":"Looking after people at Scout Pride events","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"23 May 2025","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Guide for going to a Pride parade or event","url":"/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtqplus/scout-pride/guide-to-organising-pride/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Scouts event safety and planning","url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/event-safety-and-planning/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Staying safe in Scouts","url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Example risk assessments, including parades","url":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/example-risk-assessments/","newWindow":true}],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"Scout Store Pride range","url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/clothing-and-accessories/ranges/ scout-pride?srsltid=AfmBOooslJ7xtIcy6t3G11dx0zeKocWfMXwchpQnFUkIafeCA9z_E82q","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"FLAGS, our LGBTQ\u002B Scout Active Support Unit","url":"https://www.flagscouts.org.uk/","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"Activities to celebrate Pride","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/?name=pride","newWindow":true},{"caption":"","title":"LGBTQ\u002B support in Scouts","url":"/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/lgbtqplus/","newWindow":true}],"id":86050,"nodeName":"10 tips for attending a Pride parade with Scouts","title":"10 tips for attending a Pride parade with Scouts","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/20249/the-back-of-a-purple-t-shirt-that-says-scout-pride-pride-in-our-values-values-is-handwritten-and-the-fleur-de-lis-is-on-a-rainbow-background.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dac2f0bdf87fd0","caption":"The Back Of A Purple T Shirt That Says \u0027Scout Pride Pride In Our Values\u0027","type":"jpg","size":1764034,"width":3936,"height":2624,"altText":"Back view of someone wearing a purple t-shirt with a Scout Pride badge and the words \u0027Scout Pride: Pride in Our Values\u0027"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"10 tips for attending a Pride parade with Scouts","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"We spoke to Jordan, from Blackpool Scouts, and Kayleigh, from Scouts in Northern Ireland, about going to Pride parades with Scouts.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NjA1MCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2025/june/10-tips-for-attending-a-pride-parade-with-scouts/"}