Leeds Pride in 2010.Leeds Pride in 2010.
Leeds Pride in 2010.

Leeds Pride 2020: Take a look back at the parade through the years

The Leeds Pride parade was due to take place today but was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 2nd Aug 2020, 09:51 BST
Updated 2nd Aug 2020, 09:54 BST

To mark the annual event, The Yorkshire Evening Post takes a look back at the much-loved LGBT+ celebrations through the years.

The celebration first took place in August 2006 and was then called Leeds Gay Pride.

1. 2006

The celebration first took place in August 2006 and was then called Leeds Gay Pride.

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Just 6,500 went to the first Leeds Pride celebration, compared to 40,000 in 2017.

2. 2006

Just 6,500 went to the first Leeds Pride celebration, compared to 40,000 in 2017.

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Wiil from Birmingham, James from Leeds, Dave from Glasgow and Paul from Wakefield, finalists in Mr Gay UK take part in the Leeds Pride Parade

3. Leeds Pride 2008

Wiil from Birmingham, James from Leeds, Dave from Glasgow and Paul from Wakefield, finalists in Mr Gay UK take part in the Leeds Pride Parade Photo: Tony Johnson

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Leeds Pride 2009 was held in Millennium Square.

4. Leeds Pride 2009

Leeds Pride 2009 was held in Millennium Square. Photo: Terry George and Mark Hawkin

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The Leeds Pride parade in 2010 on The Headrow.

5. 2010

The Leeds Pride parade in 2010 on The Headrow. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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"I don't choose to be gay - I choose to be proud."

6. 2011

"I don't choose to be gay - I choose to be proud." Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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