Stalls 2025
Pride Bolton
PRIDE BOLTON 2025
STALL APPLICATIONS
INFORMATION TERMS & CONDITIONS
55 years of Pride since the Stonewall riots 28 Jun 1969 – 3 Jul 1969
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YOU MUST READ THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE AND THEN COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
STALL / PITCH SPACE IS NOT RESERVED UNTIL YOUR DONATION HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS RECEIVED

Thank you for your interest in hosting a stall at Pride Bolton Festival 2025.
This year marks Pride in Bolton's 10th year milestone since it was founded and remarkably '55 years of Pride' since the Stone Wall riots. Since the gloom of COVID we have received unprecedented interest for involvement and anticipate along with the forecast warm weather a fantastic Pride Festival for 2025.
As you may be aware, within the GMCA network Bolton is considered 2nd largest Pride festival and parade next to Manchester city centre in terms of scale and *the biggest town within Europe due to its population and we are more than proud to be the flagship for LGBTQI+ rights helping to normalise acceptance and reduce hate crime through our persistent presence and message.
As such stall space within Victoria Square and it's surrounding area is premium so Pride Bolton operate a fair and consistent approach when considering stall holder applications.
What to expect
There will be a range of information stalls ranging from expo exhibition (non sales), food and drink, health and well being, community groups, charity, social group and market stalls, we're looking for a range of stallholders to help celebrate acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Allies community. Continuing to raise awareness and stand out all helps to normalise acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Allies community. Focus and primary consideration will be given to grass roots and expo stalls that align to the values of Pride in Bolton.
Naturally with rising costs year on year and everything having to be paid for, we have tried to keep the stall fee donation as low as possible like last year and have kept Pride Bolton a free to attend and enjoyable event for festival goers. It is recognised and appreciated that without the support of our fabulous stall holders and wider supporters the event just couldn't happen.
INFORMATION TERMS & CONDITIONS
PLEASE NOTE
We understand that commercial traders, social groups, charities, and information services have different needs. To help you balance your stall objectives while enjoying the festival, we suggest your stall remain open over the duration of the festival so that all victors to the festival can enjoy and benefit from what your stall has to offer.
SELECT YOUR STALL - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
OPENING TIMES & FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note Victoria Square's overall Festival opening and closing hours and the specific stall holder opening day / hours broken down below.
OVERALL FESTIVAL DATES & OPENING HOURS
Saturday - 24th May 10am – 6pm (Official Launch & Busiest day)
Sunday - 25h May 10am - 5pm (Family day)
SPECIFIC STALL DATES & TIMES
*Please expect that as the parade arrives on Saturday at Victoria Square at approximately 12:15pm your stall may have larger interest and number of customers than earlier in the morning and throughout the day as the entertainment gets underway.
Stall holder’s are welcome to attend from the start to festival closing time to the public. This is your choice but you must indicate on the below form what your intentions are.
Please note that the entertainment and stage will close at 6pm with Victoria Square closing at 6pm on Saturday and close at 5pm on Sunday with 24 hour security taking over. We advise you do not leave valuables behind as Pride cannot take responsibility for any loss, damage and or theft.
Pride festival officially kicks off on Saturday after the parade and opening speeches with higher numbers of people always in Victoria Square from then on so please plan your timings and staff accordingly.
You should arrive early in good time to setup before the opening time. A Stallholder information pack will be sent out closer to the festival date once you have been accepted and your donation received.
Parking: not available on-site or for un/onloading.
Please use the carparks available within close proximity of Victoria Square. Please use the parking payment metres available. Pride does not provide any discounts or free parking.
To Apply for a stall please read the detailed stall holder information terms and conditions below and complete the stall holder application form and make your donation using the details supplied at the bottom of this page.
*YOUR STALL IS NOT ACCEPTED UNTIL YOUR DONATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION FROM US BY EMAIL. STALLS CANNOT BE RESERVED WITHOUT FULL DONATION AND RECEIVING YOUR INSURANCE / HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
Following receiving your donation you will then be provided with confirmation and shortly beore the festival a stallholder information pack.
Pride Bolton Stallholder Terms & Conditions
Application & Allocation
- Stall spaces are limited and often oversubscribed. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to Pride Bolton’s terms and conditions.
- Accepted stallholders will receive their stall information, site map, and other relevant details approximately one week before the festival.
- Stall allocation is determined solely by Pride Bolton, and specific space requests cannot be accommodated.
- Premium spaces (Zone 1 - Victoria Square) may be prioritised for grassroots organisations, charities, unions, educational institutions, and public services. Zone 2 stalls may be allocated nearby as needed.
Stall Setup & Equipment
- Each standard stall includes one gazebo (3m x 3m), two tables, and four chairs (if required).
- Additional gazebo space must be requested in advance and will incur an additional charge.
- If bringing your own gazebo, you must provide photographs and dimensions in advance. However, this does not reduce the required donation fee.
- Stalls should be fully set up by 8:00 AM on event days.
- Stallholders must not exceed their designated space with merchandise, materials, or equipment.
- It is requested that stalls remain open for the full duration of the festival to maintain a consistent and engaging experience for attendees.
Power & Safety
- No power supply is provided. Petrol generators are strictly prohibited.
- Quiet diesel generators may be considered for food vendors with appropriate health & safety documentation.
- The festival site will be inspected by organisers and the local council to ensure compliance. Any breach of terms may result in removal from the event.
- Security personnel and Pride Bolton ambassadors (volunteers in high-visibility attire) will be on-site to assist with public safety and information. However, they will not assist with carrying goods or administrative tasks.
Trading Regulations
- Food and drink sales are prohibited unless explicitly authorised in writing by Pride Bolton. Food vendors must comply with local health and safety regulations, including food hygiene certification.
- Sharing, subletting, or transferring stalls without prior written approval is strictly prohibited and will be monitored.
- Only registered stallholders may operate within the designated space.
Festival Operations & Responsibilities
- The festival site, including Victoria Square, may be secured with fencing and monitored by security personnel. Bag checks may be conducted.
- Personal food and alcohol cannot be brought onto the festival grounds; all food and beverages must be purchased from on-site vendors.
- Photography and videography may take place throughout the event by both media and the public. Pride Bolton has no control over how such content is used.
- Stallholders must maintain a clean, tidy, and safe stall area. All waste, including large cardboard boxes and excess materials, must be removed by the stallholder. Festival bins are for public use only.
- Any damage caused to stalls, tables, or chairs by stallholders will be charged accordingly.
Cancellations & Refunds
- Stallholder donations are non-refundable and will be treated as a contribution towards festival costs.
- Failure to attend or last-minute cancellations will result in forfeiture of the stall space and donation.
- Deferrals to future events are not permitted.
General Terms
- Pride Bolton reserves the right to update these terms in accordance with regulatory or festival requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated to booked stallholders.
- Stallholders must comply with GDPR regulations and not share any personal or sensitive data without consent.
- Pride Bolton may publicly acknowledge stallholders’ support on social media unless otherwise requested.
- Pride Bolton is not responsible for weather conditions or force majeure events that may impact festival operations. If unforeseen circumstances require the event to be cancelled once commenced, donations remain non-refundable.
Environmental Responsibility
- All stallholders should make efforts to reduce waste by using recyclable or compostable materials where possible.
- The use of single-use plastics should be minimised.
- Any food vendors should adhere to sustainability guidelines (e.g., using biodegradable cutlery, avoiding excessive packaging).
Prohibited Items & Conduct
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Stallholders must not display or sell items that are offensive, discriminatory, or contradict the values of Pride Bolton (e.g., hate symbols, homophobic/transphobic materials).
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No politically extreme or controversial content is permitted unless approved in writing by Pride Bolton.
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The sale of age-restricted items (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, adult products) must comply with legal requirements, and appropriate ID checks must be carried out where necessary.
Parade Participation
- Parade participation requires separate registration via the Pride Bolton website.
- Commercial entities or organisations wishing to walk or have a vehicle in the parade may be subject to an additional charge.
- All participants are encouraged to view the parade safety video.
By making a donation for a stall space, you acknowledge and agree to these terms and conditions. Pride Bolton is committed to creating a fair, fun, and safe festival experience for all participants. Thank you for your support!
These are the costs to book a stall:
With limited funding we have worked hard to be able to keep the festival free to enter for private citizens, and we will strive to continue to do this and keep costs and minimum donations as low as possible for the future. Pride Bolton relies on it's supporters to help pay for the cost of delivering a fun and happy festival for everyone. All donations are welcome and go towards delivering the entirety of the event.
Thank you for your support.
Please note the above opening times / trading hours and select your stall type and donation below.
Commercial / Trader (𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 / 𝐀𝐋𝐂O𝐇𝐎𝐋 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑* 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 SEPERATELY) i.e. LTD company / Partnership / Sole Trader (covers - Saturday & Sunday) Please see festival opening hours above. Please note peak times and adjust your staff / stock accordingly. |
£183.20 WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
Charity / Trade Union / General Public Sector / NHS (Please see festival opening hours above. Please adjust your stall staff requirements accordingly - Donation covers both days, Saturday & Sunday). | £173.20 WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
Unregistered Community or social group (Please see festival opening hours above. Please adjust your stall staff requirements accordingly - Donation covers both days, Saturday & Sunday). | £88.00 FOR WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
CIC (Please see festival opening hours above. Please adjust your stall staff requirements accordingly - Donation covers both days, Saturday & Sunday). | £88.00 WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
Limited by guarantee NFP (Please see festival opening hours above. Please adjust your stall staff requirements accordingly - Donation covers both days, Saturday & Sunday). | £88.00 WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
Social Group (Please see festival opening hours above. Please adjust your stall staff requirements accordingly - Donation covers both days, Saturday & Sunday). | £88.00 WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
Educational institution (Please see festival opening hours above. Please adjust your stall staff requirements accordingly - Donation covers both days, Saturday & Sunday). | £88.00 WEEKEND RATE (PART DAYS NOT AVAILABLE) |
*Parade Vehicle - *FREE for private citizens & small community groups (Saturday)
Commercial entity's or medium / Large organisations vehicle -Please contact us |
FREE Please Register / Contact us |
Stall Application
If you are unclear of have any questions please e-mail contact@pridebolton.co.uk
See you at Pride
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