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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Adam Robertson

Glasgow hosts largest-ever pride event as 50,000 take to streets for Mardi Gla

THOUSANDS took to the streets of Glasgow on Saturday afternoon for the annual Mardi Gla celebrations.

Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie (below) was among those to enjoy the celebrations.

Organisers have revealed that it was the city's largest-ever pride event. 

It is believed that around 50,000 people marched from Glasgow Green to George Square although organisers had only expected half this figure as 21,000 attended last year's event. 

One of the groups to take part in the march was Out for Independence who posted an image on their social media with the caption: “Thanks to everyone who came and marched with us today – happy pride.”

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer also attended the march and posted an image on his social media with Harvie.

SNP MSP Kaukab Stewart (below) was also at the event with singer-songwriter Horse McDonald. 

Writing on social media, she said: "Glasgow looking amazing for #Pride2023 thanks to @MardiGla and great to meet the awesome @horsemusic."

MP Stewart McDonald also shared his support for the event on social media, writing: "Pride comes to Glasgow today and I want to wish everyone who will be marching, organising and celebrating my very best."

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