In Pictures: Thousands take to the streets for Glasgow Pride Festival
People from the LGBTQ+ community and allies joined the colourful march, walking from Kelvingrove Park into the city centre.
The largest Pride event in Scotland, revellers didn't let the drizzly weather affect their mood. STV News STV News STV News
A mother and daughter duo said: 'It's the second one that we've been on and it's hugely exciting.
'I'm a mum and this is my daughter and to be able to come to this together is amazing.' STV News STV News STV News
Another reveller quipped: 'There's so many different people and so much joy.'
'People have turned out and it's so colourful. I've been coming since I was a teenager and it's lovely to see so many more people supporting it. I feel proud,' said another. STV News
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