18 pictures of Glasgow's record breaking LGBT+ Pride

Organisers expected a turn out of around 25,000 people and were shocked to double the number as thousands descended on the city.

Glasgow took to the streets to support the LGBT community (Image: Gordon Terris)

Thousands marched through Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris)

The event brought people together (Image: Gordon Terris)

The popular event brings people from across the country to support the LGBT+ community and their rights.

Our photographer Gordon Terris joined in the festivities this year and grabbed amazing pictures of the party.

Glasgow's Pride is the biggest in Scotland (Image: Gordon Terris)

The event took over the streets of Glasgow (Image: Gordon Terris)

Glasgow was turned into a rainbow as crowds turned out to support the LGBT community (Image: Gordon Terris)

They showed thousands of people joining in the celebrations armed with rainbow colours and huge smiles on their faces.

Attendees waved huge banners and signs as part of the event in support of the cause.

Some people brought political messages (Image: Gordon Terris)

The event saw people dress up to express themselves (Image: Gordon Terris)

The Scottish Green's Patrick Harvie was spotted at the event (Image: Gordon Terris)

It comes as organisers tweeted: “Glasgow has hosted its largest-ever Pride event with early figures suggesting close to 50,000 people attending.

“Organisers expected around 25,000 people with last year’s event hosting 21,000.”

Police Officers got involved in the event (Image: Gordon Terris)

Some people got their pets involved (Image: Gordon Terris)

The event encouraged people to be themselves (Image: Gordon Terris)

The city has hosted a Pride event since 2004 with the current march becoming the largest such event in Scotland.

Members of the LGBT community have historically used pride to increase visibility while demanding more rights.

The event was a huge success (Image: Gordon Terris)

Giant flags were waved across the city (Image: Gordon Terris)

People were encouraged to dress up (Image: Gordon Terris)

The official theme for 2023 was "Women of the LGBTQ+ Community and Movement."

The pride celebrations took place across the weekend in the city centre with parades, parties, and alternative events.

The event focused on celebrating women in the LGBT community this year (Image: Gordon Terris)

Glasgow celebrated the LGBT community (Image: Gordon Terris)

The turn out for the event was incredible (Image: Gordon Terris)