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Edinburgh Pride: Hundreds turn out for incredible LGBTQ+ march through city centre

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Published date25 June 2022
AuthorSian Traynor
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
Cancelled in 2021 due to coronavirus restrictions, the event was the first since the pandemic to go ahead, with many flocking to take part in the LGBTQ+ parade. Beginning outside the Scottish Parliament at 12.30pm, a large number gathered at Holyrood to start the route, that stretched across the city centre

With warm and sunny weather allowing ideal conditions for the event, a number of road closures were also put in place to allow the march to run smoothly.

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A host of Pride flags were seen billowing in the wind outside the Scottish Parliament, with many also attending in eye-catching and colourful dress and costumes to celebrate.

Gathering together before heading up the Royal Mile, one individual had even arrived on an unusual bicycle with a basket in the bag, that was occupied by an adorable dog, also dressed in Pride colours.

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MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton was also seen speaking at the event from the top of an Edinburgh City tour bus, where he gave a speech over a tannoy.

As well as welcoming the crowds, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader also made reference to the ongoing overturn of Roe v Wade in the U.S, which has seen the constitutional right to abortion overruled.

Involving the crowd, Mr Hamilton could be heard...

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