In a powerful and historic show of unity, more than 100,000 people took to the streets of London on Saturday, July 26, for London Trans+ Pride 2025, marking it the largest trans pride event in global history. Themed “Existence and Resistance”, this year’s march shattered records with over 100,000 attendees, a dramatic rise from 60,000 in 2024, amplifying urgent calls for justice, equality, and trans+ liberation.
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This year’s march came at a pivotal moment for the trans+ community, following a UK Supreme Court ruling that controversially redefined “biological sex” in a way that permits the exclusion of trans women from single-sex services, a decision made without consultation from any trans-led organisations. The ruling is now being challenged by the Good Law Project at the European Court of Human Rights, who argue that it places the UK in breach of its human rights obligations. Against this charged legal and political backdrop, London Trans+ Pride 2025 stood as a powerful act of defiance and solidarity—a day of visibility, emotional testimony, and collective demand for justice, equality, and dignity.
Among those addressing the crowd were Yasmin Finney, Caroline Litman, founding organiser Lewis G. Burton, and activists from Trans Kids Deserve Better, alongside many other voices united in calling for justice, dignity, and an end to systemic marginalisation. Each speaker delivered heartfelt words that echoed the event’s spirit of resilience, empowerment, and unwavering commitment to trans+ liberation.
Speaking about the significance of this year’s turnout, Lewis G. Burton (they/she) reflected:
This year’s London Trans+ Pride made history once again, with over 100,000 trans+ people and allies marching through central London—smashing our own world record of 60,000 and continuing our legacy as the biggest trans+ pride event in history.
It was an emotional and powerful day. At a time when the Supreme Court is making sweeping decisions about trans people without consulting a single trans person or organisation, and when a small, well-funded lobby of anti-trans campaigners continues to dominate headlines and waste public resources, our community came together to show what real strength, solidarity and care looks like.
I feel honoured to have platformed some of the most inspiring activists, organisers, and trans people from across the globe. London Trans+ Pride was a vital act of resistance and joy—a reminder to trans+ people that they are not alone, that they are celebrated, and that they belong.
The message was clear: we will not be erased. Our existence is natural, historic, and enduring. You can try to take away our rights, but you will never remove us from society. We are a part of humanity—and the public will not stand by while harm is done to our community.
Yasmin Finney (she/her), star of Heartstopper and Doctor Who, delivered a stirring speech that energised the crowd, asserting:
I will never give up. Not because it’s easy. Not because it’s expected. But because the next generation is watching—and they deserve better. Our existence is not new. We are ancient. We are sacred. And we are part of the timeless human story of becoming who we truly are.
So when people try to say we’re a phase or a threat—just remember: Trans people have always been here. And we’ve always existed… We are valid. We are powerful. We are the future. We don’t need permission to exist—we never did. We’ve always belonged. And we’re done asking.
Also taking to the stage was Caroline Litman (she/her), a vocal trans rights advocate and author of Her Name Is Alice, who spoke movingly about her daughter, Alice, who tragically died by suicide after enduring a nearly three-year wait for gender-affirming healthcare.
We need them to not just see this truth, but speak truth to lies when they hear them. We must recruit an army of everyday cis supporters, spreading the word: the kids are alright… Speak up for those you stand with today. Every day.
Transphobia is not feminist. Tackling harassment, discrimination, violence and abuse, in all its forms is feminism. Feminists who attack trans rights and do little else are false feminists. They do not speak for us.
London Trans+ Pride 2025 was also supported by a wave of public figures from across the cultural and political spectrum. While many shared messages of solidarity, several had previously lent their voices to this year’s campaign—you can revisit their quotes and the announcement of the 2025 theme in our previous article here. In that same piece, we also made clear our stance at Good Star Vibes: we stand firmly and unapologetically with the trans+ community. That statement is included again below, because our support has not wavered—and never will.
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At Good Star Vibes, we stand firmly and unapologetically with the trans+ community. There is no LGB without the T. The ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality owes an immeasurable debt to the bravery and leadership of trans people—particularly black and brown trans women—who have always been at the forefront of queer liberation. From the Stonewall Riots of 1969, where trans icons such as Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera helped ignite a global movement, to the present day, where trans people continue to lead with courage and heart, their existence and resistance have paved the way for many of the rights we enjoy today.
We recognise that the trans+ community continues to be disproportionately targeted by regressive laws, misinformation, and violence. In both the UK and the US, trans rights are being actively rolled back—even as the broader LGBTQ+ community celebrates milestones like same-sex marriage and legal recognition. These rights were not granted—they were fought for. And they must be protected by all of us.
Our founder, Jonathan Currinn (he/him), stated: “The UK Supreme Court’s decision has eradicated trans rights in an instant. You would think such an important decision would’ve been based on facts, evidence, and statements from both sides. Instead, they only heard from anti-trans organisations and even excluded trans people from the court case, including denying a former judge, who is a trans woman, from being heard. This ruling does not provide clarity, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, and in fact, brings more confusion and will likely lead to more discrimination against a marginalised group of society. Not to mention the fact that cis women are also now at risk of being discriminated against, threatened, or even attacked.”
He added: “To our trans brothers and sisters, we are here for you, we stand with you, you are not alone, and we will fight for your rights just like all the trans people in the past who fought for LGBTQ+ rights. It’s time for the rest of the community to stand up, show up, and support trans individuals and the rights that they deserve. With pride festivals just around the corner, expect our voices to be louder than ever; expect our marching pride parades to be more crucial than ever; and expect the queer community to express solidarity with the trans community wholeheartedly.”
As a platform committed to equality, expression, and visibility, Good Star Vibes will always use its voice to uplift trans lives, amplify trans stories, and challenge the forces that seek to erase them. Pride was—and still is—a protest. We are proud to take a stand. We fully endorse and support the Good Law Project’s crowdfunder to take this case to the European Court of Human Rights, and we encourage you to donate and share the project on your social media.
The event unfolded across central London, beginning at Langham Place at 1 pm and culminating at Parliament Square Gardens, where speeches were delivered between 5 pm and 6 pm. Approximately 500 trained volunteer stewards, first-aid volunteers, and an all-queer welfare team from Safe Only helped make the day run smoothly and safely.
Calls for change remained front and centre throughout the day, including demands for:
- A total ban on conversion therapy
- Fully funded gender-affirming healthcare
- Reduced waiting times for trans+ patients
- Legal recognition for non-binary people
Organisers once again stressed that trans+ liberation is inseparable from racial, disability, and economic justice, underscoring the intersectional nature of the movement.
As the march came to a close, one message rang out louder than ever: trans+ people are here to stay—visible, valid, and valued. The record-breaking crowd served as a defiant reminder that no amount of political pressure, exclusionary rulings, or government bans will silence a community united in both pride and purpose.
Less than a month earlier, Budapest Pride 2025 took place despite an official government ban and threats of legal penalties, with thousands marching defiantly along the Danube to reclaim their right to visibility and protest. These landmark events in London and Budapest send a united message across Europe and beyond: LGBTQ+ voices will not be silenced, and the fight for equality and freedom continues with growing strength and solidarity. Read more about Budapest Pride 2025 in our full coverage here.
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