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In pictures: Southampton Pride event attended by thousands

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Friends have come from several cities to enjoy Southampton Pride together

Thousands of people have taken part in a Pride celebration in Hampshire.

Southampton Pride, held in Guildhall Square and throughout the city centre on Saturday, has included stalls and live entertainment.

A parade marched through the city on Saturday morning, while guest speakers and artists such as Shannon B, Elektra Fence and Jayson Keeler were also expected to take to the main stage throughout the day.

Celebrations are expected to continue until 22:00 BST.

Above Bar Street will remain closed to traffic all day and police officers will be patrolling the city centre.

In recent years, the one-day event has attracted hundreds of thousands of people.

On Saturday morning, Sea Life Play Centre in The Marlands shopping centre also staged a Pride party for children up to 12 years old as part of this year's celebrations.

The event was organised in partnership with the organisers of Southampton's main Pride event.

News imageA group of friends from across the South Of England has come together for the Pride celebrations
A group of friends from across the south Of England has come together for the Pride celebrations
News imageMum and daughter Sarah and Chloe Alexander
Mum and daughter Sarah and Chloe Alexander have taken part in the event
News imageSharon Hearn and Jade Gallagher say Southampton Pride is "really good"
Sharon Hearn and Jade Gallagher say Southampton Pride is "really good"
News imageKevin Richards, Mel Collier and Chris Scarr are work colleagues attending the event together
Kevin Richards, Mel Collier and Chris Scarr are work colleagues attending the event together
News imageToby McGill and Anya Parkhouse-Turner work for Carnival UK, one of the sponsors of Southampton Pride
Toby McGill and Anya Parkhouse-Turner work for Carnival UK, one of the sponsors of Southampton Pride
News imageKatie Owen, Ollie Symms, Jess allen and Aaron Prole are all friends from Southampton
Katie Owen, Ollie Symms, Jess allen and Aaron Prole are all friends from Southampton
News imageKelly Freeman and Lin Thomas have come from Basingstoke to attend the event in Southampton
Kelly Freeman and Lin Thomas have come from Basingstoke to attend the event in Southampton
News imageDee Bradley and Jo Behan, who has attended Southampton Pride for the first time
Dee Bradley and Jo Behan, who has attended Southampton Pride for the first time
News imageEmpics Kirk and Dawn Shepherd, who have travelled from Somerset, say Southampton Pride is "awesome"Empics
Kirk and Dawn Shepherd, who have travelled from Somerset, say Southampton Pride is "awesome"
News imageJordan Adsett,Troy James and Luke Titcombe are among those attending this year's event
Jordan Adsett,Troy James and Luke Titcombe are among those attending this year's event
News imageThe main stage has been set up in Guildhall Square
The main stage has been set up in Guildhall Square
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