Huge crowds thronged the streets of Falmouth on Saturday to celebrate the first of a number of Cornwall Pride events across the Duchy.
Once again deputy mayor and mayor elect Kirstie Edwards had the privilege of leading the parade through the town with a massive rainbow flag prominently displayed.
"It's joyful and wonderful to see so many beautiful humans celebrating who they are in our welcoming and kind town," said Cllr Edwards "Falmouth loves you all."
The marching parade, a colourful and vibrant event including walkers, walking bands, dance groups, organisations and charities, left Prince of Wales Pier at 12pm heading for Events Square for an afternoon of entertainment.
Many businesses thoughout the town showed their support for the event by displaying rainbow flags in the windows and draped from their buildings, including the Cornish Bank who had a massive flag hanging from their building in Church Street.
Falmouth Pride celebrates equality and diversity across the entire LGBTQ+ and marginalised communities.
The organisers of the event say the one day Pride events across Cornwall are intended to shine a beacon in Cornwall and the South West on peoples’ right to be who they want to be.
Posting on Facebook, Cornwall Pride said: "What an incredible Falmouth Pride! The perfect kick off for Cornwall Pride 2023.
"We hope you all had an amazing day with us. It would be great to see you again throughout the summer!
"A massive thank you to everyone who came along, as well as to our talented performers, volunteers, partners and stall holders without whom we wouldn't be able to "make this happen
Any feedback you have is incredibly important to us, so don't forget to fill out our feedback form: https://www.cornwallpride.org/feedback2023
Further events will be taking place across the summer:
SAT, MAY 20 AT 11:45 AM
Camborne Pride 2023
Camborne Square · Camborne
Event by Cornwall Pride
SAT, MAY 27 AT 11:45 AM
St Austell Pride 2023
White River Place · St Austell
Event by Cornwall Pride
SAT, JUN 3 AT 11:45 AM
Saltash Pride 2023
Old Ferry Road, Saltash, PL12 6, United Kingdom · Saltash
Event by Cornwall Pride
SAT, JUN 10 AT 11:45 AM
St Ives Pride 2023
The Island, St. Ives · St Ives
Event by Cornwall Pride
SAT, JUN 17 AT 11:45 AM
Bodmin Pride 2023
Priory Park · Bodmin
Event by Cornwall Pride
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