Members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ community walked from Southsea Beach at midday towards Southsea Common in a multi-coloured procession lead by a fire engine, a drag queen in a sports car, and a drumming group. Some attendees said this year’s Portsmouth Pride felt like the biggest yet.
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Temperatures soared at the event, which saw stalls set up on the common alongside live entertainment on two stages. Portsmouth MPs Stephen Morgan and Penny Mordaunt also appeared, giving speeches to reflect their support of the occassion.
Here are 49 pictures from the event described by one attendee as ‘a big colourful party where everybody can be whoever they want to be’.
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: MP Stephen Morgan with a group in the Portsmouth Pride parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: Flags at the Portsmouth Pride parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: Cherry Liquor. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group attending the Portsmouth Pride event. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group attending the Portsmouth Pride event. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group preparing to march in the Portsmouth Pride parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group from the Scouting movement attending the Portsmouth Pride event. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
university students marching in the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland (100621-15) Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
A Nando's mascot in the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A crew from Southsea Fire Station who took part in the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: Drag queen Cherry Liquor, who led the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: Lady Mayoress, Nikki Coles (Centre) , Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor Tom Coles and Stephen Morgan MP (Right) with attendees at Portsmouth Pride. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: The business Eaton with their group in the Portsmouth Pride Parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: Cherry Liquor with personnel from Southsea Fire Station. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: People preparing to march in the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: The Batala Portsmouth reggae band, which led the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
5. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group attending the Portsmouth Pride event. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
6. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group preparing to march in the Portsmouth Pride parade. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
7. Portsmouth Pride 2023
Pictured is: A group from the Scouting movement attending the Portsmouth Pride event. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
8. Portsmouth Pride 2023
university students marching in the parade. Picture: Keith Woodland (100621-15) Photo: Keith Woodland