Thousands march through streets of the capital for annual Pride Cymru parade

  • Wales

Thousands of people marched through the streets of Cardiff this morning for the annual Pride Cymru parade.

It's one of the highlights of the three-day event, which is being held outside Cardiff's city hall for the first time, having had to move from Cooper's Field.

The parade started in Churchill Way, moving down Queen Street, High Street, St Mary Street, back up through the Hayes, past Cardiff Castle on Kingsway and finishing outside the city hall.

Paul Davies followed the day's events.

The theme of this year's Pride Cymru parade is 'Icons and Legends.' Credit: Matthew Horwood
The event is a celebration of diversity and equality. Credit: Matthew Horwood
Credit: Matthew Horwood

This year's event is particularly significant, marking 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales. The theme of this year's parade is 'Icons and Legends.'

Watch the parade here:

Last year there were over 7,000 people marching and this year's turn out can't have disappointed. Credit: Matthew Horwood
Crowds lined the streets to see the colourful procession and show their support. Credit: Matthew Horwood
Credit: Matthew Horwood