THE crowds were out in force today (Saturday, July 18) for Truro Pride, which saw the LGBTQIA+ flag carried through the city centre in support of sexual and gender minorities.

Organiser Cornwall Pride was joined by supporters including Fighting with Pride – the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ charity, the Intercom Trust for young people, Citizens Advice Cornwall and others for a fair on Lemon Quay.

However, the event was significantly smaller than last year’s with a gazebo performer space rather than a main stage due to the event not being funded through the National Lottery unlike other Cornwall pride events.

Stallholders were also told the parade had “pivoted from a celebratory parade to a solidarity march … because increasing hostility towards LGBTQ+ people and other marginalised communities”, with organisers calling for participants to “stand together visibly for dignity, safety and solidarity”.

People marched through the streets of Truro in support of a 'hate free' Cornwall
People marched through the streets of Truro in support of a 'hate free' Cornwall. (Picture: Adrian Jasper)
There was plenty of colour at this year's march
There was plenty of colour at this year's march. (Picture: Adrian Jasper)
Plenty of pride on show in Truro
Plenty of pride on show in Truro. (Picture: Adrian Jasper)
There were flags on display for all
There were flags on display for all. (Picture: Adrian Jasper)
Participants had put together some creative costumes to wear during the march
Participants had put together some creative costumes to wear during the march. (Picture: Adrian Jasper)