19-07-2025
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- Daily Record
Thousands turn out for Glasgow Pride as Still Game star lends their support
Still Game co-creator Greg Hemphill has been captured supporting Glasgow Pride 2025.
Thousands of people brought colour to Glasgow's streets on Saturday afternoon, as Glasgow Pride 2025 got underway.
Today's celebration marked the 30th anniversary of Pride march in Scotland, as Glasgow was awash in rainbow colours while the vibrant parade travelled through the streets for the annual event.
Attendees weren't put off by the changing weather as lookers-on, with multi-coloured umbrellas, watched the dazzling parade and performances.
The largest Pride event in Scotland started at Kelvingrove Park before making its way into the city centre, with groups having been asked to gather from 10am.
It's estimated that 50,000 people marched for Glasgow's Pride - which represents everyone from the the LGBTQIA+ community - during last year's event.
The hosts of Glasgow Pride 2025 included 'The Showbiz Lion' Bev Lyons, Lee Cammy, Miss Bella Houston and Garry King.
On one float, eagle-eyed visitors spotted Still Game co-creator Greg Hemphill enjoying the celebrations as he was captured dancing while waving a rainbow Pride flag - a symbol of LGBTQ pride and LGBTQ social movements.
The video had the famous sound of fan favourite Isa Drennan saying, 'Jack and Victor are gay ', over the clip from the episode 'Hitch' of Season five of the show.
Social media users were thrilled by his involvement and made funny quips, including 'the people huv tae know' - a saying synonymous with Isa.
One lucky fan took a snap with the Still Game star, saying: "I met Greg Hemphill from still game which was a strange surprise!"
Acts such as Malta's Eurovision 2025 act Miriana Conte, dance music singer Kelly Llorenna, Norway's Eurovision 2022 act Subwoolfer and comedian Karen Dunbar entertained the crowd.
Alongside the parade, those attending the event made the most of all that was on offer, from the tasty food and drink to the many stalls.
Prior to the event, Trustee of Glasgow Pride SCIO, Stuart McPhail, said: 'It is the 30th anniversary of the Pride March in Scotland and we are thrilled to bring so many amazing artists to Glasgow to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community to fight for rights and celebrate the successes we have here.
"Glasgow's Pride remains FREE for everyone to attend with enjoyment and entertainment for all ages. We welcome everyone who is supportive of LGBTQIA+ rights for what is sure to be a fun day out.'
Road closures were in place across the city from noon for the huge procession, before a free to attend festival at the Barrowlands.
The route passed through busy streets including Sauchiehall Street and Ingram Street, before dispersing at Barrowlands Park.
The full Pride route included Kelvin Way, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, West George Street, George Square North, Montrose Street, Ingram Street, Trongate and Gallowgate.
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