Hundreds of people across Oxford will be celebrating a decade of Pride today when the annual gay celebration begins.
The 10th Oxford Pride festival will carry on until Saturday June 17 and organisers are urging the city to unite behind their cause.
A dog show, a pizza picnic, art exhibitions and a parade through the city centre will all be held over the coming days.
Oxford Pride chairman Rafe Jeune said: “We hope lots of people will attend. It is not just for the LGBT community. Everyone is welcome to just turn up.
“Pride has moved from being a political event to becoming a celebration.
“Without the whole community we would not be where we are now in terms of equality and that’s why we want to give back.”
Oxford Pride continues until Sunday, June 17. For more information visit oxfordpride.org.uk.
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