Chaka Khan to headline Pride at Trafalgar Square
The singer will perform at Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5 July
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Singer Chaka Khan has been revealed as the headline act for Pride in London's Trafalgar Square stage.
Known as the Queen of Funk, Khan is known for her powerful voice and trailblazing style.
Her appearance will see her belt out hits including I'm Every Woman, Ain't Nobody and I Feel For You.
Pride in London's six stages - Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Golden Square, Soho Square, Dean Street, and a family stage in Victoria Embankment Gardens - will host more than 100 performers including icons from the LGBTQ+ community.
The event (picture from 2024) brings together people from LGBTQ+ communities
The main parade is scheduled to start at 12:00 BST and finish at 18:00, running from Hyde Park Corner, through Piccadilly Circus, down Haymarket along Cockspur to Trafalgar Square, culminating at Whitehall Place.
More than 500 groups, made up of LGBT+ community groups, businesses, and partners, forming together to make a total of over 33,000 participants.
Sir Sadiq Khan will be leading the cavalcade in his role as mayor of London.
The Trafalgar Square stage will also feature speeches from LGBTQ+ activists and community leaders.
Pride in London 2025 will take place on Saturday 5 July.
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