Giant peacock floats, motorbike formations and martial arts demonstrations accompanied by thumping pop tunes have formed part of London’s annual Pride Parade this year.
Attendees in the colourful procession wore all kinds of outfits ranging from carnival costumes to gym gear, while crowds lined the streets from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square to cheer them on as a giant rainbow Pride flag was carried through central London.
Organised by not-for-profit Pride in London, an estimated 500 LGBTQ+ community groups and businesses took part, comprising more than 32,000 people.
The procession set off at around midday, with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the front alongside his wife Saadiya Khan.
Some of those attending were there for the first time, such as Becky who told BBC London said: “I’ve always supported other people but never really participated myself.
“I’m marching… to show diversity, to show that we’re not being minoritised.
“[I’m looking forward to] the friendship, people not judging you for who you are and just having a good party.”
The parade started at Hyde Park at midday and finished at Trafalgar Square where live music, speeches and performances are taking place.
Rawr
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