For the first time in the event’s history, this year’s celebrations will be held across two days on July 18-19. It marks the 20th anniversary of Leeds Pride - and the city is expected to welcome its biggest Pride crowds yet.
The official Leeds Pride pre-festival campaign launch took place last night. Held at CrowdedHouse in Trinity Leeds, it was attended by Emmerdale’s Bradley Riches, sports star Keegan Hirst, representatives from Leeds City Council and supporters of the annual event.
Here are 13 glitzy pictures from the party.
1. Leeds Pride launch
The official Leeds Pride pre-festival campaign launch was held at CrowdedHouse last night | Leeds Pride
2. Leeds Pride launch
For the first time, a two-day celebration will take place this year - on Saturday July 18 and Sunday July 19 | Leeds Pride
3. Leeds Pride launch
During the launch event, the first wave of acts were announced | Leeds Pride
4. Leeds Pride launch
Headlining the main stage will be Strictly Come Dancing Icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race Star La Voix, Charlie XCX tribute performer Rachel Fuller and International Eurodance act Livin Joy | Leeds Pride
5. Leeds Pride launch
Joining them will be The Harry Styles Show and UK dance act Sweet Female Attitude - with more acts still to be announced | Leeds Pride
6. Leeds Pride launch
Deputy leader of Leeds City Council, Councillor Jonathan Pryor, speaking at the event | Leeds Pride