 Rain hasn't dampened the spirits of Pride attendees in Brighton today – who have donned colourful waterproofs to mark the occasion. The Met Office had predicted strong winds and rain, with yellow warnings issued for the south-east of England. There were fears how the wild weather would impact the Brighton and Hove Pride parade today. But the event has been able to go ahead as organisers say the showers 'won't be stopping us.' Tish strikes a pose with an umbrella accessory for the day (Picture: Reuters) The start of the Brighton and Hove Pride parade this morning(Picture: Reuters) To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Thousands have turned out to cheer on the much-celebrated Pride event along the seafront. The parade today is expected to draw 300,000 people to the city's streets, among them community groups, small businesses and NHS services, as they march to the official Pride community fundraiser Fabuloso in the Park at Preston Park. Brighton Pride's managing director Paul Kemp said: 'We've encouraged people to wear ponchos so it might be a little bit Glastonbury. 'That wouldn't stop us from having a great celebration and a great Pride in our city.' The annual celebration is the city's largest single event, expected to boost the economy by more than £20 million over the weekend. Among those celebrating on Saturday was Ali and Jo Hood-Green. They made the seven-hour drive down from Bolton on Friday to make it for the festivities, saying: 'It was worth it'. Early arrivals brave the wind and rain (Picture: Alamy Live News.) Thousands are expected to don a waterproof and enjoy the day (Picture: PA) Colourful floats and costumes could be spotted up and down the parade (Picture: Reuters) Meanwhile, Connor Charles and Alex Fire drove down from London and stayed overnight, which was no different from how Connor usually travels down to the Pride){kind=link}
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Rain hasn’t dampened the spirits of Pride attendees in Brighton today – who have donned colourful waterproofs to mark the occasion.
The Met Office had predicted strong winds and rain, with yellow warnings issued for the south-east of England.
There were fears how the wild weather would impact the Brighton and Hove Pride parade today.
But the event has been able to go ahead as organisers say the showers ‘won’t be stopping us.’