15th June 2026
Anticipation is building for the highly anticipated Thame Pride 2026, which returns for its second consecutive year to celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community, identity, and belonging. Following a highly successful inaugural event, organisers and town officials are aiming to make this year's community-led celebration even bigger, more visible, and more authentic to the town.
To accommodate the expected influx of visitors, performers, and local stalls, multiple major roadways will face strictly enforced closures throughout the weekend.
Road Closure Schedule
The festival preparations will trigger phased closures beginning on Friday evening, meaning drivers must find alternative routes.:
Lower High Street Car Park: Will be completely closed starting from 6:00 PM on Friday, 19 June.
Buttermarket, Cornmarket, and High Street: Will experience total closures from 6:00 AM until midnight on Saturday, 20 June.
Where to Park: Free & Paid Parking Options
Free Parking Options
Sainsbury’s: Restricted to customers only with a strict 2-hour maximum stay.
Waitrose: Restricted to customers only with a strict 1.5-hour maximum stay.
Upper High Street (OX9 3EX): Available to the public with a 3-hour maximum stay.
Pay & Display Parking Options
Dorchester Place (OX9 2DL)
Cattle Market (OX9 3FP)
Disabled Parking Access: Dedicated blue badge disabled bays will remain accessible outside 92-95 High Street. These spaces are situated directly in front of The Book House, Reaston Brown, and the Shaw Trust.
For more information on the event schedule, volunteering opportunities, visit the official website at thamepride.co.uk.
