EXETER will host the largest rainbow flag parade the city has seen as part of the biggest, free celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in the region.

It promises to be the biggest, most colourful event to date with more than 2,000 people expected to take part in the parade down Exeter's HIgh Street and attend a full programme of activities held at Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street.
Community groups, firefighters, police, students, trade union groups and individuals will be among those taking part in the parade.

The parade will include many people wearing colourful masks, made at recent workshops run by Exeter Pride.
It will also include Street Heat samba band, a decorated double decker bus and volunteers carrying a 50-metre rainbow flag. All are invited to walk in the parade in support of Exeter's LGBT communities.

Roads will be closed along the route of the parade which, this year, will be longer to accommodate the large numbers who take part.

Events and activities at Exeter Phoenix will be family-friendly and include activities for children, young people and adults.

A full programme of events which will continue on into the evening.

For the very latest up to date info, please check the website at: www.exeterpride.co.uk