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Town's Pride event a 'celebration of people'

David McKennaEast Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Natalie Bell/BBC Two women stood under a black canopy with Pride flags hanging from it in front and behind them. The woman on the left is organiser of the event, Elise Gilbert. She is wearing black trousers, a black top with blue and pink bold writing on and an orange hi-visibility vest on. She has short red hair with a fringe and has blue, yellow and orange stripes pained on both of her cheeks. She has her arm around a woman with short pink hair and a fringe. She is wearing a white t-shirt with a colourful logo on and black trousers. There are tables with colourful decorations on in front of them and to their left.Natalie Bell/BBC
Organisers say the event, now in its fourth year, will be the "biggest and boldest" yet

Hundreds of people are gathering in Beverley to mark the town's annual Pride event.

Organisers said the event, now in its fourth year, was the "biggest and boldest" yet, with more stalls, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.

The main event runs until 18:00 BST, followed by an afterparty at Firepit on Chantry Lane.

Lucy Thompson, chair of Beverley Pride, said the day was a "celebration of people".

Thompson said: "I think for any city or town, village or hamlet, it's just so important for people to feel included, accepted and celebrated.

"I want people to walk into our town and think I feel safe here," she added.

"Today is all about showing that everyone is welcome."

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