Proud of Glasgow
The BBC reports on Glasgow's annual 'Pride' event which ended with a lively festival in Glasgow Green at the weekend.
As I watched the marchers go by I said to myself how much progress Glasgow has made in recent years.
Because not only was Glasgow Pride bigger than the ugly Orange Order marches which are inflicted on the city at certain times of year, the people involved in Glasgow Pride were all very friendly, welcoming and inclusive.
Which is what community events should be about, after all.
Thousands take to the streets for Glasgow's pride parade
BBC Glasgow & West Scotland
Thousands of people have turned out for Scotland's biggest celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) this weekend.
Pride Glasgow is taking place over two days for the first time, with the annual parade through the city centre on Saturday.
This year the focus is on raising awareness of transgender rights.
Texas and Union J are among acts performing at a festival site on Glasgow Green.
The parade set off from the Green, with floats and walking groups from organisations including The Equality Network, The Gay Police Association and Dogs Trust making their way through the city centre.
A rally was also held on Glasgow Green ahead of the march.
It involved more than 100 community, charity and trading stalls offering advice and merchandise, a community stage with circus performances and live music, as well as a funfair and food and drinks stalls.
Alastair Smith, chief executive of Pride Glasgow, said: "This year marks 20 years of Pride Events in Scotland and we have come along way since the first.
"Pride is a chance for the LGBTI community and their friends, family and supporters to come together and celebrate the achievements of the community and to stand together as one and raise awareness of the issues that we still face."
