The city of London is set to host its first ever transgender pride festival later this year.

Earlier this week the event was announced via a Facebook post which is set to take place on September 14 in Hackney, London.

OrganisersLondon Trans Pride and Transmissions have said that the event "centres and celebrates trans people, trans narratives, trans experience, our history and our activism."

The event is said to be for anyone who is "trans, non-binary, intersex, gender non-conforming and all gender identities."

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As of yet an exact location has yet to be announced however the parade is described on the Facebook as an "all day festival will include live music, performances, a series of stalls from LGBTQIA+ organisations, panels/talks from inspirational trans people, artwork that explores our identity and much more."


"We welcome allies, friends and families of trans people to celebrate their trans loved ones with us on this day."

Organisers have said that while many members of the of LTP are work in the nightlife industry and that it will be an important part of the event they also want to ensure that there are plenty of sober, and family-friendly activities at the parade.

"The LTP team all work in nightlife and events and are increasingly aware that, although necessary and valued, clubs aren’t enough. We need sober, day time and family-friendly spaces to come together as a community to celebrate."

"We deserve our own pride event, a day to come together and stand in a crowd and feel normal. We hope to make this day special, inclusive, memorable and historical."