Take a Cheeky trip back to the Noughties with Pride

Thousands of people are expected to gather in Hull to mark the 25th year of the city's annual Pride celebration.

The event on Saturday will feature performances from Steps star Claire Richards, The Cheeky Girls and Fast Food Rockers.

The main stage, in Zebedee's Yard, will also feature a performance from Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Ginger Johnson.

Andy Train, chairman of Pride in Hull, said it promised to be an "unforgettable" day.

"It's just incredible, thinking about all the many volunteers who have been involved over the years to make something happen that has evolved and developed," said Train.

"It's just as important now as it was back then."

He said: "For the vast majority of us, the parade is the main thing.

"It's the joy from the parade, the colour, just the sheer loveliness of being in the city centre – it's just so busy."

The parade sets off from Wellington Street at 11:00 BST, with live acts and entertainment running from 12:00 until 18:00.

Other highlights will include Hessle Theatre Company, State of the Arts Academy and the NHS Choir, as well as DJ sets from the balcony at City Hall.

There will be pop-up dance performances in Queen's Gardens and a community market in King Edward Street and Paragon Street.

Events for children, including circus skills, will be at Ferens Art Gallery.

Listen to highlights fromHull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, and watch the latest episode of Look North.

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