Leeds Pride 2023: 17 pictures as city centre is transformed into sea of rainbows for celebration

Leeds city centre was transformed into a sea of rainbows as thousands of people took part in the annual Pride festival.

By Joseph Keith

Published 6th Aug 2023, 17:55 BST

Crowds packed into Millennium Square before joining the Leeds Pride 2023 parade, which set off along The Headrow from 2pm.

Here are some of the best pictures from the day.

Thousands of people packed into Leeds city centre to celebrate Leeds Pride 2023.

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Thousands of people packed into Leeds city centre to celebrate Leeds Pride 2023. Photo: National World

Leeds Pride 2023, The Headrow.

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Leeds Pride 2023, The Headrow. Photo: steve riding

Labour's section during the Leeds Pride 2023 parade.

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Labour's section during the Leeds Pride 2023 parade. Photo: steve riding

Leeds Pride 2023, festival-goers from Harrogate.

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Leeds Pride 2023, festival-goers from Harrogate. Photo: steve riding

Leeds Pride 2023, spectators on The Headrow.

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Leeds Pride 2023, spectators on The Headrow. Photo: steve riding

Leeds Pride 2023, crowds in Millennium Square.

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Leeds Pride 2023, crowds in Millennium Square. Photo: steve riding