Crowds lined the streets of the city centre for the Edinburgh Pride event, the longest running LGBTQIA+ celebration in Scotland.
Streets were bursting with the colour of flags, banners and packed with members of the LGBTQI+ community enjoying the celebration of diversity on Saturday, June 24. Starting at the Scottish Parliament building at Holyrood crowds joined the walk to Bristo Square for a variety of performances on the main stage, alongside markets, food, bars, and dancing. This is the 26th year of Pride Edinburgh and organisers said this year’s event was 'bigger than ever’.
1. Colourful fans and costumes
The streets of the Capital filled with people in colourful costumes, fans and badges. Photo: Lesley Martin/PA Wire Photo: Lesley Martin
2. High spirits
People in high spirits at Pride Edinburgh 2023 parade through Edinburgh city centre. Photo: Lesley Martin/PA Wire Photo: Lesley Martin
3. Alphie takes part in the Pride
Alphie celebrates at the Pride Edinburgh 2023 parade with colourful sunglasses. Photo: Lesley Martin/PA Wire Photo: Lesley Martin
4. Crowd marches through streets
Thousands turn out for Scotland’s longest running LGBTQIA+ celebration. Photo: Lesley Martin/PA Wire Photo: Lesley Martin