Huge crowds celebrate Pride event across city

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The parade started at Wellington Street, winding past the Marina to the city centre. Andy Train, chairman of Pride in Hull, said: "It's a great opportunity for the community to come together, creating a safe space in a vibrant city that welcomes everyone."
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The Hull Roundheads – an inclusive rugby team – and drag queen Milan Stilton.
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The East Yorkshire Leathermen were at the parade. The group organises social events and activities to tackle social isolation. They have also supported Pride events in Leeds, Doncaster, Bridlington and Beverley and are hoping to support more events around the country this year.
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Street band Bandanarama were one of the bands bringing music and colour to the event. They have been performing at festivals and parades in Hull and East Riding for a decade.
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The All For One choir performed on the Murdoch's Connection Bridge steps. The setlist included Katy Perry's Roar and Pink's Trustfall.
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Queen Victoria Square was dubbed Trans Square for the event. The main stage was in Zebedee's Yard, where acts such as Queenz and Booty Luv/Big Brovaz performed.
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There was a lot of big hair and sassy attitude in Trans Square. Andy Train, chairman of Pride in Hull, said the event provided "lots of conversations, lots of fun, lots of laughter, lots of music and lots of colour".

Emma Petrie

BBC News

26 July 2025

Thousands of people have gathered in Hull to take part in the city's annual Pride event.

The celebration, which is in its 23rd year, included a parade from Wellington Street to the city centre.

Queen Margarita, who hosted Saturday's event, said "we're still fighting for equality" and that it was "increasingly important" that pride events took place.

The theme of this year's event was You're Welcome.

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