There is a distinct kind of magic that settles over London on Pride day, but if you stepped into the Family Area at Victoria Embankment Gardens on July 5th, (BTW what a location!) you caught the absolute heart of it. Tucked away from the main parade path, the atmosphere was an infectious blend of relaxation, vibrant community, and pure, unfiltered joy.
It was our third year providing FREE face paints and glitter to the attendees and we think it was the best one yet!
From the moment we opened our paint kits, the line didn't drop below ten people and we wouldn't have had it any other way.
Glitter everywhere: By noon, bio-glitter had somehow become a permanent part of our wardrobe, work area, and eyelashes.
Beyond the traditional rainbow: While classic cheek stripes were a staple, the creativity was wild. We painted progress flags across eyelids, shimmering galaxy stars over cheeks, and full-blown superhero masks made entirely of pride colours.
The mirror reveal: Hands down, the best part of the entire day was handing kids (and their parents!) the mirror to see their finished looks. Watching faces light up with instant pride is a core memory unlocked.
Until Next Year
To everyone who stopped by our face painting booth, shared a story, or just gave us a warm smile or hello as they walked past: thank you. You made the day unforgettable.
Pride isn't just a parade or a protest, it’s the small, sparkling moments of connection like these. We’re already counting down the days until we get to do it all over again!
