In pictures: Gay Pride

1 of 5 The parade started at 1100 BST in Madeira Drive and ended up in Preston Park.

2 of 5 The theme for this year's parade was Gold 'n' Glitz.

3 of 5 Thousands of people descended on Brighton for the annual event.

4 of 5 There was a total of 68 floats which took part in the parade watched by people from the promenade.

5 of 5 For the first time here was a circus, with no animals, set up in the park as well as a cabaret tent.