Pride Cymru gets under way with thousands in parade
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Thousands of people are taking to the streets of Cardiff this weekend for the annual Pride Cymru festival.
The two-day event started Saturday, with a parade through the streets of the city.
Performances over the weekend include acts such as headliners Vengaboys and Heather Small.
Described by the organisers as Cardiff's "most colourful event", the LGBT festival is marking its 25th anniversary.
Where is Pride Cymru and what time does it start?
Pride Cymru is taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
The annual Pride parade began on Castle Street on Saturday at 11:00 BST.
Cardiff Castle's grounds were then opened for a variety of performers across two stages, as well as a family area, youth area and a faith tent.
The festival will continue until 22:30 on Saturday, before restarting at 11:00 on Sunday.
Do I need tickets for Pride Cymru?
You'll need a ticket to enter the castle grounds where the main festival will take place.
Children aged 5–14 will need a children’s ticket, while children under 5 can enter for free, accompanied by an adult.
What’s the lineup for Pride Cymru 2024?
Pop group Vengaboys will headline on Saturday, alongside other acts including Ultrabeat, House Gospel Choir, Tom Aspaul, Donna Marie as Lady Gaga, and Yshee Black.
On Sunday, Scissor Sisters star Jake Shears will take to the stage, supported by Heather Small, as well as DAGNY, Bronwen Lewis, Ru Paul’s Drag Race winner Danny Beard and Victoria Scone.
How long is the parade route?
This year’s parade route was approximately 1.4 miles (2.25km) long, starting on Castle Street.
The route was along High Street, St Mary Street, Mill Lane, The Hayes, Working Street, Queen Street, Park Street and Greyfriars Road before finishing up back at the castle.
Organisers have said it should take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
Are there any road closures?
A number of roads across Cardiff city centre will be closed during the Pride Cymru event.
Between 06:00 and 00:00 on Saturday:
Castle Street (from its junction on Westgate Street)
Duke Street
Kingsway (up until its junction with North Road)
Between 08:00 and 14:30 on Saturday:
Westgate Street
Quay Street
Guildhall Place
Golate Street
Cowbridge Road East (up until its junction with Cathedral Road)
High Street
St Mary Street
Wood Street
Central Square
Park Street
Havelock Street and Scott Road
Mill Lane
The Hayes
John Street
Queen Street
Park Place
Greyfriars Road (from its junction with Boulevard De Nantes up until Kingsway)