Pride Cymru celebrates 25 years with thousands in parade

Over 50,000 people are expected to attend Pride Cymru 2024 over the weekend, with thousands taking part in the parade

Thousands of people took to the streets of Cardiff for the annual Pride Cymru festival.

The two-day event started Saturday, with a parade through the streets of the city.

Performances over the weekend included acts such as headliners Vengaboys and Heather Small.

Described by the organisers as Cardiff's "most colourful event", the LGBT festival was marking its 25th anniversary.

The parade took over the streets of the capital on Saturday

Where is Pride Cymru and what time does it start?

Pride Cymru's organisers say it is Cardiff's "most colourful" event

Pride Cymru was taking place on Saturday and Sunday.

The annual Pride parade began on Castle Street on Saturday at 11:00 BST.

Cardiff Castle's grounds were then opened for a variety of performers across two stages, as well as a family area, youth area and a faith tent.

The festival continued until 22:30 on Saturday, before restarting at 11:00 on Sunday.

Pride Cymru takes place across two days in Cardiff

Do I need tickets for Pride Cymru?

Tickets were needed to enter the castle grounds where the main festival was taking place.

Children aged 5–14 needed a children’s ticket, while children under five could enter for free, accompanied by an adult.

What’s the lineup for Pride Cymru 2024?

Vengaboys headline this year's Pride Cymru festival

Pop group Vengaboys headlined on Saturday, alongside other acts including Ultrabeat, House Gospel Choir, Tom Aspaul, Donna Marie as Lady Gaga, and Yshee Black.

On Sunday, Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears took to the stage, supported by Heather Small, as well as DAGNY, Bronwen Lewis, Ru Paul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard and Victoria Scone.

How long is the parade route?

This year's Pride Cymru parade route

This year’s parade route was approximately 1.4 miles (2.25km) long, starting on Castle Street.

The route was along High Street, St Mary Street, Mill Lane, The Hayes, Working Street, Queen Street, Park Street and Greyfriars Road before finishing up back at the castle.

Organisers have said it should take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.

Are there any road closures?

A number of Cardiff roads will be closed during the parade

A number of roads across Cardiff city centre were closed during the Pride Cymru event.

Between 06:00 and 00:00 on Saturday:

• Castle Street (from its junction on Westgate Street)

• Duke Street

• Kingsway (up until its junction with North Road)

Between 08:00 and 14:30 on Saturday:

• Westgate Street

• Quay Street

• Guildhall Place

• Golate Street

• Cowbridge Road East (up until its junction with Cathedral Road)

• High Street

• St Mary Street

• Wood Street

• Central Square

• Park Street

• Havelock Street and Scott Road

• Mill Lane

• The Hayes

• John Street

• Queen Street

• Park Place

• Greyfriars Road (from its junction with Boulevard De Nantes up until Kingsway)