21 Wonderful Photos Of London Celebrating LGBT Pride

    Ian McKellen and Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst joined the inspiring celebrations.

    1. Thousands of people celebrated London's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community during the annual pride festival on Saturday.

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    3. The theme for this year was "Freedom to be oneself."

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    5. Ian McKellen joined in on the celebration.

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    8. The event began at Baker Street at 1 p.m.

    9. It continued to make its way through Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, Pall Mall...

    10. ...and finally made it to Trafalgar Square.

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    13. Eurovision Song Contest winner Conchita Wurst was the headline performer.

    14. Wurst said: "Let us be proud about who we are and let us give a statement for love, respect, and tolerance."

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    16. Aww, that baby.

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    21. The day ended with a rainbow in the sky.

    @LondonLGBTPride the end of pride weekend #magical