Pride Month 2024

June is LGBTQI+ Pride Month!

Pride is celebrated throughout June each year, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots (28 June), a series of equal rights demonstrations that are considered widely to be a defining moment of the beginning of the LGBTQI+ civil rights movement. The riots were a spontaneous demonstration against police raids on the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQI+ establishment in New York. As well as celebrating what was achieved and how far the movement has come since 1969, Pride also invites us to consider what can still be done to help achieve fair treatment for all LGBTQI+ people across the world.

To mark the month, the University will be flying the Progress Pride flag outside St. Paul's throughout June.

The Library will also have a Pride display throughout June in the library foyer, featuring LGBTQI+ texts and authors!

Pride Month Events

Crochet & Knitting Drop-In - Wednesday 5th June, OA5/11 (9:30am - 4pm)

Come along to the LGBT Network's crochet and knit drop-in, designed to create items to raise money for charity at Kirklees Pride! While you are welcome to bring your own crochet hooks, knitting needles and yarn, there will be enough provided. The event is open to all.

Kirklees Pride 2024 - Saturday 15th June, St. George's Square (1pm - 8pm)

Kirklees Pride is back for the 3rd year running! Taking place in St. George's Square, Huddersfield, the day will feature a fabulous selection of live music, stage shows, and hilarious drag acts (acts to be confirmed). There'll also be some great local food and drink, workshops, stalls, and face painting. All are welcome to celebrate with the LGBTQ+ community. Details will be updated on the Kirklees Council website.

Night Market featuring Divina De Campo - Friday 14th June

Huddersfield BID are bringing HuddersFeast to the Open Market, welcoming Divina De Campo to the stage to celebrate Pride month! HuddersFeast features street food stalls, artisan markets and fun activities, as well as a performance from Divina De Campo. Tickets are available from Eventbrite.

LGBTQI+ Staff Network

Our Staff Networks also offer a space for peer support, information sharing, and consultation with the University on a wide variety of events, policies, and projects - as well as making new friends and connections across campus. Contact the LGBTQI+ Network for more information.