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# Lincoln Pride to return in scaled-back format amid financial challenges
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/lincoln-pride-to-return-in-scaled-back-format-amid-financial-challenges/
- Published: 2025-06-18T08:10:37.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-18T08:11:01.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Pride

**Lincoln Pride** will go ahead this year in what organisers are calling a “lifeline” event—though it will look a bit different from previous years. The celebration, which drew over 8,500 attendees last year and featured **Liberty X** as headliners, had faced potential cancellation due to financial difficulties.

This year’s event is set for **16 August** and will take place at Orchard Street Car Park. However, it will not include the traditional parade, which organisers said would have added an extra £12,000 to the budget.

Despite the changes, organisers remain committed to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. They’ve introduced new features, including a dance terrace, and have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the event happen.

In April, **Arran Hart**, Director of Community Engagement, revealed that the committee had reduced the event’s budget from £85,000 to £50,000\. With many regular sponsors unable to contribute due to budget constraints, the team turned to the community for support.

To help fund the event, a **Lincoln Pride Gala Fundraiser** will be held on **27 July** at community hub **The Drill** on Free School Lane. [DONATE TO LINCOLN PRIDE HERE ](https://lincolnpride.co.uk/fundraiser?ref=scenemag.co.uk)