Behind Pride: The workers and volunteers of London’s Pride march 2026

Tens of thousands of people were set to march through central London from 12pm on 4th July 2026 in solidarity and celebration of London’s Pride. With the streets and people wrapped in flags, colour, music, protest and celebration define the parade. The often overlooked workforce of volunteers, stewards, security staff, medics, flag-waving merchandisers, marching bands and organisers had already been working behind the scenes to facilitate and enable this WORD march to fill London’s central streets.

This photo story follows the people whose efforts make Pride possible, revealing the labour, co-ordination and care that underpin of the UK’s largest public events.