Photos: Pride in London parade attracts thousands

Jun 27 2015
Written by Nick Duffy and Joseph Patrick McCormick

As today’s Pride in London parade made its way through the West End today, PinkNews brings you a selection of the best photos from the event.

The Prime Minister, who wrote a message of support for those attending Pride in London, was due to attend the biggest of various events to mark the Armed Forces Day.

UKIP’s LGBT group joined the Pride in London march despite being told they were banned by organisers.

Speaking to PinkNews at the event, which they had originally been banned for over “safety concerns”, UKIP members said they were asked to move away from African LGBT groups.

PinkNews brings you a selection of the best photographs from the event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: People take part in the annual Pride in London Parade on June 27, 2015 in London, England. Pride in London is one of the world's biggest LGBT+ celebrations as thousands of people take part in a parade and attend performances at various locations across the city. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 27: Police officers take part in the annual Pride in London Parade on June 27, 2015 in London, England. Pride in London is one of the world's biggest LGBT+ celebrations as thousands of people take part in a parade and attend performances at various locations across the city. (Photo by Rob Stothard/Getty Images)