2026 Impact Report
One street. One incredible day. Here's the difference Bowes Park Pride made — for our community, our high street, and each other.
By the Numbers
Bowes Park Pride transformed Myddleton Road into a vibrant celebration of equality, diversity and community spirit — collaborating with Myddleton Road Market to build something truly special.
Making Our Community Stronger
For many attendees, Pride offers much more than entertainment — it provides visibility, acceptance, connection, and reassurance that everyone belongs.
I've been fearful for all of us, but coming to Bowes Park Pride was exactly what was needed. It made me realise that we are not alone, that love is louder than all of the hate being spread online.
We feel so much more part of our community and more accepted and visible as a queer family locally. The ripples from this will be immeasurable.
It really was like Pride in the old days, which was joyful to experience. Bravo to the whole team.
A Boost for the Local Economy
Several businesses reported their best-ever day of trading, as Myddleton Road experienced one of its busiest days in recent decades.
average takings increase for shops, cafés & bars
average increase in stallholder takings
of local businesses saw an increase in footfall
of local businesses surveyed would like another Pride
New customers, more customers, intake was great. A lot of new faces. Best day's takings in 10 years.
A really positive experience because it brought an influx of new customers to Myddleton Road unlike anything we had seen before.
Proud to Be Run by Volunteers
More than 60 volunteers and key supporters made the event possible — from serving on the organising committee to delivering event-day operations. All volunteers completed Counter Terrorism awareness training delivered by the London Metropolitan Police.
Keeping It Clean & Green
More than 30 volunteers cleaned the site immediately after the event, unused food was donated to a local foodbank, and our main stage ran on solar power alone.
of attendees came by public transport, bike or on foot
What Next for Bowes Park Pride?
The success of Bowes Park Pride demonstrates growing demand for inclusive community events — with continued funding and investment, here's what we're building towards.
We achieved
- Celebrated LGBTQ+ communities and promoted equality
- Created a safe, welcoming, and inclusive public event
- Made it family friendly, for all varieties of family
- Increased community participation and civic pride
- Strengthened relationships between residents & businesses
- Supported local businesses through increased footfall
Looking ahead
- Ensure more LGBTQ+ community members feel supported
- Expand accessibility measures
- Develop additional youth and family activities
- Support more local artists and performers
- Improve environmental sustainability further
- Build Bowes Park Pride on sustainable financial foundations
This is how Pride should always be done. They put the community and message at the heart of it and it was absolutely beautiful.
Thank You, Bowes Park
Bowes Park Pride 2026 would not have been possible without the commitment of our volunteers, performers, community organisations, local businesses, sponsors, public services, and everyone who attended. Together, we've shown that Bowes Park is a place where everyone is welcome, everyone belongs, and everyone can take pride.
Amplifying Our Message
Engaging, inclusive and eye-catching content raised awareness of Bowes Park Pride and turned online engagement into real-world visitors — with a further boost from an endorsement by Sophie Ellis-Bextor.