Thousands gathered together in Aberdeen to soak in the atmosphere of Grampian Pride 2023 – the biggest and brightest LGBTQ+ celebration in the north-east.
Grampian Pride returned to the Granite City on Saturday, brightening up the grey streets with colourful flags, outfits and music.
A parade began at Holburn junction at 11am before working its way down Union Street.
Floats, drummers and performers were joined by members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community as they marched along the Granite Mile.
Rainbow flags fluttered in the sky as people cheered happily and the sound of drums filled the air.
Our photographer Wullie Marr headed along to capture some of the best moments throughout the day.
Here are some of the best pictures from Grampian Pride 2023 so far
People wore flags representing the LGBTQ+ community.
Others waved flags proudly in the air, like this one that reads: “Every one is welcome here”.
Thousands marched down Union Street as part of the parade.
People of all ages turned out to celebrate love and the community.
Dozens of ally dogs joined the parade.
Many were joined by their four-legged companions.
With pooches even donning rainbow clothing themselves.
Others were spotted sporting colourful costumes.
It was a day filled with joy and laughter.
There were big smiles all round.
People donned colourful outfits for the rainbow parade.
The atmosphere was electric as people celebrated together.
This has to be one of the best hats we have ever seen.
The doggy pals were loving taking part in the parade.
Some were carrying signs and placards.
Others used the parade as an opportunity to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the parade pass by.
Many cooled off and had fun splashing in the water display outside Marischal College.
These are some amazing rainbow wings.
Young kids enjoyed the day, wearing rainbows and waving flags.
Drummers entertained the crowds and only heightened the atmosphere of the day.
People came dressed in fabulous outfits.
Friends enjoyed celebrating the day together.
A simple statement: “Inclusion matters, it’s that simple”.
Groups carrying the pansexual flag.
The drummers rally marchers.
A group proudly waving the nonbinary flag.
Grampian Pride continued in the afternoon with a huge party at Duthie Park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Matt Midler, the organiser of the original Grampian Pride in 2003, opened the celebrations. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Fans danced in the park to the beats of Basshunter. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Basshunter was just one of the performers to entertain crowds all afternoon. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Revellers were seen getting into the music and singing their lungs out. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
There were even pride themed cupcakes on the stall of The Wee Brown Mouse Bakery. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Host of the afternoon was Scarlet Diamonte. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Some of the drag artists at the event. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Number of fans lined up to take a selfie with Scarlet Diamonte. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
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GALLERY: Aberdeen awash with colour as thousands celebrate Grampian Pride
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