Thousands gather for first Oxford Pride since the pandemic
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For the first time since 2019 members of the LGBTIQ+ community gathered in the city of spires
Thousands of people have gathered for the Oxford Pride 2022 festival.
Meeting for the first time since 2019 partygoers paraded through the streets in celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer life in Oxfordshire.
Various events were arranged by Oxford Pride to promote awareness of LGBT issues and lifestyles.
The day culminated with live bands performing into the evening.

People of all ages joined the parade through the streets of the city to celebrate the LGBTIQ+ community

Thousands gathered for the festival, those who commented on social media said the event had been a success

The parade wound its way through the city's streets

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