In pictures: Brighton Pride celebrations
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Crowds gather on the seafront as the 40th anniversary Brighton Pride parade prepares to set off for Preston Park. Photo by Lukas Wojcik.
Two members of Brighton's Gay Men's Chorus preparing to join the pride parade as it set off from Madeira Drive. Photo by Proud Voices.
Brighton Pride has grown since the first march in 1973. Organisers expect more than 100,000 people to take part in this year's event. Photo by Lukas Wojcik.
Pride marches traditionally have been political demonstrations for equal rights for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities, and other causes. Photo from @HeardinLondon.
The parade through the streets of Brighton is watched from every vantage point. Deputy Chief Constable Giles York from Sussex Police was tweeting pictures on the route to Preston Park.
As usual, the parade through the streets of Brighton is a colourful affair.
Brighton's Pride event was free until 2010 but was dogged by money problems and complaints about overcrowding and litter. The event at Preston Park has been ticketed since then.
Pride goers gather in Preston Park where they are entertained with a funfair, dance tents and line dancing. Photo by Olly Olsen.
About 20,000 people were in Preston Park for the live music and other events with Sussex Police saying the event had passed off peacefully. Photo by John French.