Birmingham city centre faced widespread transport disruptions on Saturday, May 23, 2026, as the 29th anniversary of Birmingham Pride took place.
Tram services between Corporation Street and Edgbaston Village were completely halted while the 1.5-mile pride parade moved through the downtown area.
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West Midlands Metro confirmed that tram operations were restricted to the section between Wolverhampton and Millennium Point, with normal service expected to resume around 3:00 PM.
National Express West Midlands reported that major bus routes, including services 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 16, 17, 23, 24, 35, 45, 47, 50, 60, 61, 63, 80, 82, 87, 97, and multiple X-series routes, faced immediate diversions.
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The city council implemented rolling road closures along the parade route, shutting down Pinfold Street, Stephenson Street, Carrs Lane, Moor Street, Smallbrook Queensway, St Martin’s Tunnel, Hill Street, and Hurst Street.
Additionally, authorities closed Pershore Street between Sherlock Street and Upper Dean Street from 6:00 AM on Saturday, with the restriction remaining in place until 6:00 AM on Monday.
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The disruptions coincide with the two-day LGBTQ+ festival centered around the Birmingham Gay Village on Hurst Street, which features musical performances by Katy B, Sigala, Nadine Coyle, and Björn Again through Sunday, May 24, 2026.
