HUNDREDS of people took part in Pride celebrations in the city on Saturday. 

The parade started at Cathedral Square at 11am and a variety of community groups, sponsors, supporters and members of the general public took part. 

The colourful parade made its way through High Street before passing through Broad Street down to the fountains on South Parade.

Copenhagen Street Car Park was the final destination and businesses and community groups set up stalls alongside a string of food vendors.

Festivities continued throughout the day at the car park with live music from acts such as Terry Walls, Pork Pie and Come Together.

Worcestershire Pride ran from 10am to 7pm, celebrating all things LGBTQIA+  for its fourth year. 

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Philly Mi Up, a drag queen who was at the event said: "Worcestershire Pride is a homely and lovely grassroots event.

"Events like this are really important, our rights are under attack and it can be quite scary to be part of the LGBTQIA+ community, but it is really important to show that we're not backing down."

Deputy Mayor, Mel Allcott led the parade and MP Robin Walker kicked off the event with a speech.

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Mr Walker said: "I think it is important to have events like this.

"Love means love in modern Britain.

"I am very proud to have voted for equal civil marriage over the years.

"It is important that Worcester remains a tolerant, welcoming and supportive place for the LGBTIA+ community."

Dozens of stalls were waiting for the parade at Copenhagen Street car park at around midday.

Victim Support was one of the stall holders and Matthew Cole from the charity said: "We are proud to support these types of events."

The charity supports victims of hate crimes alongside other types of crime and traumatic events.

Mr Cole said: "We want to raise awareness with all the hate crimes going on towards the LGBTQIA+ community, people do need to know what they can do if they are a victim of hate crime."

The event is expected to finish at 7pm and most people will be going to The Flag in Lowesmoor for the official party afterparty.