Leeds Pride 2023: Celebration scenes as thousands parade through city centre
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Leeds Pride 2023 will kick off with performances and speeches in Millennium Square, as festival-goers gather to soak up the atmosphere.
The annual Pride parade will then get under way, snaking around the city centre before acts take to the stage to perform for the crowds.
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Hide AdA number of road closures are in place during the event, which is taking place at the same time as Leeds United’s season opener against Cardiff City at Elland Road. Leeds Rhinos are also hosting Leigh Leopards at Headingley Stadium this afternoon.
Follow our live blog below for all the key information, road closures, timings and updates from the parade and celebrations throughout the day.
Leeds Pride 2023: Thousands celebrate annual festival in city centre
Paramedics at Pride
Paramedics from Yorkshire Ambulance Service, pictured in Millennium Square
Crowds gather on The Headrow
Crowds are beginning to gather on The Headrow, as the parade start time approaches. Here’s a picture from our reporter at the scene:
‘My second time at Leeds Pride'
Josie, a festival-goer in Leeds city centre from the Barnsley area, said: "It's the second time I've been, it's just great fun. Everybody is in a good mood and is happy."
‘So many people'
Danie, from Leeds, told the YEP: "We've been here for hours, the atmosphere has just been getting better. There are so many people here."
