Exeter Pride organisers hit back at critics as record crowds join parade
Thousands of people took to the streets for Exeter Pride as organisers said backlash and criticism aimed at the LGBTQ+ community showed why the event was still needed. The city centre parade and celebrations at Northernhay Gardens drew record crowds, with organisers saying more than 4,000 people attended throughout the day. Russell Back from Exeter Pride spoke about recent challenges facing the event, while David Marston from Exmouth Pride discussed the importance of community support and upcoming Pride celebrations in Devon. 🎥 Watch highlights from the march, speeches and celebrations from across the day. #ExeterPride #Pride #LGBTQ #Devon #Exeter #ExmouthPride #UKNews
