City's Pride event 'unforgettable' say organisers

People marching in with Coventry Pride flag. One, with blonde hair, has her hand up punching the air as others hold the banner between themImage source, Coventry City Council
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Organisers of the event called the turnout "incredible"

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Hundreds of people came together to celebrate an "unforgettable" Pride in Coventry, organisers said.

The turnout was "incredible" as "multitudes" of people came to take part in the colourful parade, they added.

Coventry Pride thanked people for attending in a post on Facebook, adding "nothing can stop the LGBTQ+ community of Coventry from having their Pride".

The march began at Broadgate Square at 11:00 BST on Saturday before the main event at 12:00 BST in FarGo Village.

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The main event began at 12:00 BST in FarGo Village

Coventry City Council also posted about the event on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Fantastic to see so many people taking part in a colourful parade through the city centre today which the Lord Mayor of Coventry, councillor Mal Mutton, joined," they wrote.

Coventry Pride ended its main event at 18:00 BST with celebrations and entertainment continuing at The Yard afterwards.

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