Leeds Pride 2023: Celebration scenes as thousands parade through city centre

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Thousands of people are celebrating in Leeds today as the city’s annual pride festival takes place.

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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A 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

The parade has finished in Leeds city centre now after snaking through the streets for about an hour.

Footage shows thousands parading through city centre

The majority of roads have now reopened to traffic in Leeds city centre.