Pride 2019 in Brighton & Hove

The parade through Brighton began at 11am

Hundreds of thousands of people are in Brighton & Hove for the city's annual pride festival.

The event celebrates equality and diversity. It began with a huge parade from 'Hove Lawns' on the seafront. This year a new campaign - 'We Stand Together' - was launched.

Watch a report from Tom Savvides below.

Marchers are wearing costumes of all types, face paint is also making an appearance
Crowds have gathered to watch the procession go by
Messages for peace and harmony are taking pride of place
The rainbow flag unfurled at Brighton seafront
A little music
Crowds watching the parade
Thousands of people gathered for the parade