Huge crowds turned out for Pride in London yesterday with thousands taking part in a colourful parade through the capital.. The march got under way from noon at Hyde Park and revellers were able to enjoy the festivities despite attempts by climate activists Just Stop Oil to disrupt the route.
The event marked 51 years since the first-ever march for LGBT+ rights in the capital. Visitors were treated to performances by Rita Ora and Adam Lambert at the main stage in Trafalgar Square during the afternoon.
Banners around the stage read “Never march alone” and “We march with our trans family”. Around 600 LGBT+ groups also took part in London Pride and The Independent was also an official media partner.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who took part in the march, said it was “wonderful to be here back in the centre of our city on this wonderful day of celebration but also protest”.
The cast of coming-of-age TV series Heartstopper also took part in the festivities, dancing and interacting with fans on their pastel-coloured float.
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