Pride Cymru brings Cardiff to a standstill

There was a real carnival atmosphere in Cardiff city centre

The streets of Cardiff were brought to a colourful standstill on Saturday as record numbers attended Pride Cymru.

A one-mile long parade, including an inflatable unicorn and a dragon made up of balloons, snaked through the city.

People on colourful floats and holding banners and flags enjoyed the carnival atmosphere.

Peter Jenkins, attending his 19th Pride Cymru, said: "I have seen it grow and grow. I never, ever thought we would get to this stage".

Crowds lined the streets in Cardiff city centre as celebrations got under way

There were various flags on display, including plenty of Welsh flags

An inflatable unicorn was among the parade's most notable attractions

The less mythical but equally popular dog was another attraction on the parade

A dragon made up of balloons was spotted outside Cardiff Castle

St John Ambulance staff were on hand to join in the celebrations