London is setting its sights on hosting WorldPride 2032 a milestone event that would coincide with the city’s 60th anniversary of its first Pride march in 1972. This ambitious bid is not just about celebrating the past but also about shaping the future of the global LGBTQIA+ movement.
The London WorldPride 2032 Bid Committee in collaboration with Pride in LondonOuternet and UK Black Pride is inviting creatives from around the world to contribute to the official visual identity of the event. This initiative aims to create a symbol that represents the diversity and spirit of the global LGBTQIA+ community.
Community-Driven Design and Photography Campaigns
The bid committee has launched two interconnected campaigns to engage the community. The first is a design competition inviting artists, designers, and photographers to submit an original logo that captures London’s unique spirit. The winning designer will receive a £3,000 prize, and their design will be unveiled in October 2026 through an immersive installation across Outernet London’s digital screens.
The second campaign invites members of the LGBTQIA+ community to submit photographs celebrating Pride, identity, allyship, and belonging. These photographs will be compiled into a living mosaic, telling the story of Pride and filling the winning logo outline. This collaborative effort aims to create a symbol that is truly representative of the global LGBTQIA+ community.
Key Figures and Partners
Dr. Lady Phyll co-founder of UK Black Pride and executive director of the DIVA Charitable Trust, serves as the co-chair for the bid. She emphasizes the importance of this event in the face of increasing hostility towards LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide. “At a time when LGBTQIA+ communities across the world are facing increasing hostility, this bid is an opportunity for London to lead with courage, purpose and global solidarity,” she said.
The bid has garnered support from various partners, including TripAdvisor as the official travel partner, and The Independent and The Standard as official news partners. These partnerships aim to promote the event globally and highlight London’s commitment to LGBTQIA+ equality.
Honoring the Past, Building the Future
Rebecca Paisis, interim CEO of Pride in London, highlights the significance of this project in honoring the past while building for the future. “As we approach the 60th anniversary of London’s first Pride march, this project gives every generation an opportunity to leave their mark on what could become one of the defining moments in our movement’s history,” she said.
The bid campaign is not just about spectacle but also about justice, belonging, and creating lasting change. It is an opportunity for London to honor those who came before and build a future that is more representative, accessible, and intersectional.
Submissions for both the design competition and the photography campaign are now open, with entries closing on 25 September 2026. The winner will be announced in early October 2026. For more information, visit /worldpride2032.
