Norwich was turned into a rainbow on Saturday to celebrate Pride and it has been hailed a huge success by the organisers.
The event, which returned for its 16th year, featured a jam-packed programme of entertainment across city venues.
The Pride March set off from City Hall at 1pm in a symbol of protest, visibility and strength in numbers, with the sun shining over the colourful crowd.
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This ended in Chapelfield Gardens where there were performances until late, including local drag stars and The X Factor winner Louisa Johnson.
Julie Bremner, Norwich Pride trustee, said: "It was such a day of joy and it couldn't have gone better.
"Thousands of people got involved and turned Norwich into a rainbow.
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"It is very life and self-affirming for people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and an opportunity for allies to show their support.
"But Pride isn't just for the day and it is about carrying that spirit throughout the year."
Many Norwich businesses got involved by decorating their shop windows and offering rainbow-themed treats.
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