Glasgow Pride 2023

What is Pride?

Pride Month commemorates the Stonewall Riots that took place in New York in 1969, marking an historic turning point in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Today, Pride Month serves as a celebration of LGBTQ+ identities, as well as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ communities across the world. 

Glasgow City Council is committed to uplifting and supporting the city's LGBTQ+ community and progressing LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace. 

Join us at Glasgow Pride!

We are thrilled to share that Glasgow City Council is taking part in the Glasgow Pride Parade on Saturday 15th July, and we would love for you to join us! This is a fantastic opportunity to show your support for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrate diversity and inclusion in our city. The parade will start at 12pm from Glasgow Green and end at George Square, where there will be live music, stalls, speeches and more!

GCC employees who are interested in walking with us, please register on Eventbrite using this link: gccatmardigla2023.eventbrite.co.uk

We encourage you to wear bright coloured clothes, bring facepaints, glitter and whatever else makes you glow! We want to make a splash and show the world how proud we are of our LGBTQ+ colleagues, friends and family!

Training Resources

As well as being a month for recognising and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, Pride month is also an opportunity for raising awareness about the unique challenges still faced by LGBTQ+ communities. Below are a number of free training opportunities available via ENEI. You will need to register for a free ENEI membership in order to access these training sessions. To register complete this form using your GCC email address.

Panel Webinar: Allyship

15th June - 11:00am - 12:00pm 

Is allyship still necessary? This webinar will explore the importance of allyship schemes, and the role of senior leaders in embedding allyship to create inclusive cultures.

Trans Inclusion: Creating Better Workplaces for Trans Employees

21st June - 11:00am - 12:00pm

Have you ever wondered how you can ensure trans employees are included and have a voice in your organisation? Or where to start when writing a trans inclusion policy or guidance? Join us for an insightful panel webinar where we'll discuss this and much more.

Sexual Orientation: Understanding Workplace Experience and Increasing Support for Employees

4th July - 11:00am - 12:00pm

We often assume the Lesbian; Bisexual and Gay community are a collective unit of solidarity. But how do we ensure intersectional LGB experiences are not erased in the workplace? Join us for the discussion.

Prism Employee Network

Keep up to speed with Glasgow City Council LGBTQ+ news and activities by connecting with the Prism Network.