Leicester Cathedral cathedral's offices moved to the former site of Leicester Grammar School, and the building was renamed St Martin's House. The choir song school also relocated to the new building, and the new site also offers conference rooms and other facilities that can be hired out. The new building was officially opened by the Bishop of Leicester in 2011. In July 2014, the cathedral completed a redesign of its gardens, including installation of the 1980 statue of Richard III. Following a judicial review decision in favour of Leicester, plans were made to reinter Richard III's remains in Leicester Cathedral, including a
Leicester Pride festival on Victoria Park, and then events running into the evening in the gay bars and clubs in Leicester. Leicester Pride Leicester Pride is an annual LGBT pride event in Leicester, England, which started to take place in 2001. The launch project intended to involve the lesbian and gay community in the production of the Leicester Pride Carnival, to involve the whole community in the carnival itself and to promote better understanding. It was supported by Arts Council England. The event is free, and starts with a parade from the city centre to Victoria Park. Leicester Pride is an annual