Ashby Pride is back for 2026 on 8 August with a day packed with fun, celebration and community.

This year's event will be taking place between 12pm and 7pm on Market Street with live performances on the stage, a parade, live music, stalls, a funfair and lots of local businesses getting involved.

Due to changes for safety reasons, the parade has changed routes to remain within the protection of the road closure.

(Photo: PridePics UK)

Now, the parade will start from 11.45am outside the Bowling Green and will travel down Brook Street, up to the top of Market Street and down the other side (showcasing all of the lovely stalls on offer), before ending at the Main Stage for the show to kick off at noon.

For anyone wanting to join the parade, the organisers are asking participants to meet outside the Bowling Green at 11.30am.

Performances on the Main Stage will officially start at noon, with live performances taking place throughout the day.

After the success of last year's dog show, Natural Hounds will be holding this year's show on the Main Stage from 1.15pm.

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Winners of Ashby Pride Dog Show with Natural Hounds in 2025 (Photo: Grace Kennington)

Organisers are asking humans to sign up their dogs up by 1pm on the day at the Natural Hounds shop with only 20 spaces available on a first come first serve basis.

There will be prizes for first, second and third place from Natural Hounds with a special guest judge choosing their favourite pride pooch.

Performances are taking place throughout the day on the Main Stage, including from Miss Tutu, Joanne Shallow, a live DJ and more.

The main festivities end at 7pm, with local pubs doing after-parties until later.

Along with the Main Stage, there is also a variety of stalls from local sellers with handcrafted items, showcasing local businesses and sponsors, as well as Ashby's pubs and food vendors serving up refreshments.

To keep up to date with all things Ashby Pride, visit the Ashby Pride Facebook Page.