PEOPLE gathered to take part in an amazing celebration of diversity and inclusion at the first-ever Worcester City Pride.

And after the success of this year's event, organisers have confirmed they will be back bigger and better than ever in 2025. 

The year's event was put together at the last minute following fears Worcester would not have a pride this year.

THEATRE: Tyger Hodson and Jo Losh on the Drama Queens stall.THEATRE: Tyger Hodson and Jo Losh on the Drama Queens stall. (Image: NQ)

Pride took place at the Hive, The Artery Studios and Arch 27 on Saturday (September 28), with people travelling from as far as Manchester to take part in the fun. 

Events at this year's Pride included a dog show featuring categories such as waggiest tail, best dressed, and dog the judges would most like to take home.

FUN: l-r Zoe Dine, Grace Dine, Philippa, Nickkie & Jessica Harding.FUN: l-r Zoe Dine, Grace Dine, Philippa Harding, Nickkie & Jessica Horton. (Image: NQ)

Audiences were treated to poetry performances from Out2gether, a community group for LGBTQ+ adults across Worcestershire. 

Entertainment including live music and drag acts took place on the main stage outside the Artery Studios, with RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Ginny Lemon hosting a special show.

There were plenty of stalls to look around, lots of food to try, and a family and children's area to visit. 

SMILES: L-r Philippa Harding, Christian Hardiman, Scarlett Hardiman and Arthur Harding.SMILES: L-r Philippa Harding, Christian Hardiman, Scarlett Hardiman and Arthur Harding. (Image: NQ)

Raine Wallis, Worcester Pride's secretary, said: "We had an amazing day at Pride. 

"We were really lucky with the weather and it was great to see the whole community out celebrating together and everyone who came down as an ally to support the community as well. 

"The dog show seemed to be a hit and the sets on the main stage from Sugar Daddy's, Meet Me At The Back Door, Ginny Lemon, and Saucy were incredible. 

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"We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who came down and made pride what it was and for those who put in an enormous amount of work, to make pride happen. 

"We can't wait to be back for next year."

DRESS TO IMPRESS: Athena and Lydia dressed for the occassion.DRESS TO IMPRESS: Athena and Lydia dressed for the occasion. (Image: NQ)

In previous years, Worcestershire Pride, which included a parade through the city, took place in July but did not take place in 2024. 

Fearing there would not be an event in Worcester this year, a special meeting was called where the committee for the new iteration of Pride was formed.