In pictures: Thousands turn out for Pride parade
Groups from across the city as well as emergency services, charities and sports teams dressed in their best rainbow colours and greeted those waving flags and cheering them on.
The parade kicks off a weekend of Pride celebrations including Pride on the Park, headlined by Mariah Carey, and the Pride Street Party in Marine Parade.
Led out by a large, flowing pride flag, intricate floats and costumes filled the parade, which began in Hove Lawns.
The procession of people along Brighton seafront was soundtracked by samba and steel drums as well floats with speakers roaring out pop anthems.
The parade weaved its way through the city centre before turning towards the London Road area of the city and Preston Park, where the Pride on the Park concert takes place.
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Revellers later dispersed across the city to celebrate the occasion, the biggest on the city's social calendar.
Brighton Pride continues on Sunday, with events across the city.
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