Thousands are expected to take to the streets of Belfast on Saturday for the annual Belfast Pride event.
The Belfast Pride Parade will be moving through the city centre from 1pm this afternoon. Organisers are promising the largest one the city has ever witnessed.
At the last Pride event in 2019, 60,000 people were on the streets of the city – a figure that included parade participants and watching crowds. Police say there are several events scheduled to take place as part of the Belfast Pride Festival, with potential road delays to be expected.
Read more: Guide to events taking place across the city for Belfast Pride 2022
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Belfast Pride Parade will be moving through the city centre from 1pm tomorrow afternoon. Parade route: High Street, Bridge Street, Donegal Street, Royal Avenue, Chichester Street, Victoria Street.
"Police will seek to keep traffic moving through the city centre throughout the day where possible, however, motorists are advised that delays should be expected."
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