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GALLERY: Aberdeen awash with colour as thousands celebrate Grampian Pride

Rainbow flags fluttered in the sky as people cheered happily and the sound of drums filled the air. 

By Lauren Taylor

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.

Thousands of people gathered outside Marischal College, soaking in the atmosphere before heading to Duthie Park for the after-party.

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

Three people wearing different LGBTQ+ flags.
People wore flags representing the LGBTQ+ community.
The rainbow flag at Grampian Pride 2023 that reads "Every one is welcome here"
Others waved flags proudly in the air, like this one that reads: “Every one is welcome here”.
Picture of the crowds descending on Union Street
Thousands marched down Union Street as part of the parade.
A family enjoying taking part in the parade with giant LOVE balloons behind them.
People of all ages turned out to celebrate love and the community.
Dozens of ally dogs joined the parade. 
Group of friends walking with three dogs.
Many were joined by their four-legged companions.
Two cosplayers with their terrier dog wearing a rainbow bandana
With pooches even donning rainbow clothing themselves.
A cosplayer wearing a dog costume
Others were spotted sporting colourful costumes.
A woman completely decked out in rainbow attire, including rainbow sunglasses, two flags on her head and waving another flag.
It was a day filled with joy and laughter.
Woman sporting rainbow face paint with dog in a rainbow bandanna at Grampian Pride 2023 in Aberdeen.
There were big smiles all round.
People donned colourful outfits for the rainbow parade.
Smiling revellers in rainbow gear.
The atmosphere was electric as people celebrated together.
Man wearing a bedazzled 'PRIDE' hat.
This has to be one of the best hats we have ever seen.
Dog in a rainbow bowtie and bandanna.
The doggy pals were loving taking part in the parade.
Revellers carrying rainbow signs and placards.
Some were carrying signs and placards.
Woman carrying sign that reads 'Trans rights now!' at Grampian Pride 2023.
Others used the parade as an opportunity to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
Streets lined with people as the Grampian Pride parade passes by.
Hundreds of people lined the streets to watch the parade pass by.
Children playing in water display outside Marischal College.
Many cooled off and had fun splashing in the water display outside Marischal College.
Women with rainbow wings.
These are some amazing rainbow wings.
Young kids taking part in pride parade.
Young kids enjoyed the day, wearing rainbows and waving flags.
Drummers at Grampian Pride 2023.
Drummers entertained the crowds and only heightened the atmosphere of the day.
Well-dressed revellers.
People came dressed in fabulous outfits.
Group of girls posing for photos at Grampian Pride 2023.
Friends enjoyed celebrating the day together.
Man sporting a t-shirt that reads: "Inclusion matters, it's that simple".
A simple statement: “Inclusion matters, it’s that simple”.
Groups carrying the pansexual flag.
Groups carrying the pansexual flag.
The drummers rally marchers.
The drummers rally marchers.
A group proudly waving the nonbinary flag.
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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