Pride in London: Thousands take part in parade
Capital Kicks Off Pride Celebrations
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More than 30,000 members of the LGBTQ+ community will be joining the parade on Saturday.
Many people have come together in the city center for London's yearly Pride Parade.
The parade began at Hyde Park on Saturday afternoon, led by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan walking with his wife, Saadiya Khan, at the front.
The mayor was accompanied by Andrew Boff, a member of the Conservative Party in the London Assembly, and air quality advocate Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah.
Mr Khan expressed his happiness in a statement, saying that he is thrilled to see the diverse LGBTQI+ communities and their supporters coming together in London for the famous Pride celebrations and march of unity.
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Many people are anticipated to participate in this year's Pride Parade.
Hosted by the non-profit organization Pride in London, around 500 LGBTQ+ community organizations and businesses are involved, totaling over 32,000 individuals.
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The leader of London, Sadiq Khan, guided the march.
"Pride is always a special time for me, and I feel privileged to have participated in every march since I became mayor in 2016," Mr Khan said.
This amazing occasion is a symbol of hope for LGBTQI+ rights and proves why our city is a model of acceptance and diversity - a place where you are accepted and honored for being yourself. The LGBTQI+ groups in our city play a significant role in enriching life in London.
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The rainbow flag was paraded along the roads of the city of London.
He added: "There is still more work that needs to be done to reach real equality. I am a proud supporter and will continue to stand with the LGBTQI+ communities in our city as we strive to create a more inclusive London for everyone."
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The parade, which began at Hyde Park, is expected to finish at Trafalgar Square.
Before the event, Transport for London (TfL) cautioned that there might be disturbances and closures of Tube stations.
The blog recommended that people should go to Bond Street, Hyde Park Corner, or Marble Arch stations if they are planning to join the parade. For those who want to watch the parade or go to events in Trafalgar Square or Soho, it suggested using Bond Street, Charing Cross, Embankment, Tottenham Court Road, Victoria, or Westminster stations.
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There is going to be a lot of hustle and bustle in Central London this weekend as Pride events take place.
The parade kicked off at Hyde Park at noon and will end at Trafalgar Square, where there will be live music, speeches, and performances.
Other areas around the city also have stages, such as Soho Square, Leicester Square, and Victoria Embankment Gardens.
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