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YouTubers Celebrate #PrideInLondon

By Clare Fitzgerald

Pride was alive and well in London this past weekend.

On 8 July, London’s annual Pride parade took place, and thousands packed the city’s streets to take part in the event and show their support for those who identify as LGBTQ+. Overall, it was an amazing day, filled with love, excitement, acceptance, and tons of fun, with all those in attendance showing the UK (as well as the world) that Love Happens Here.

Many of our YouTube faves were in attendance at this year’s parade, showing everyone they’re proud to be who they are. They got up to many a shenanigan, so we thought we’d round-up the day’s events for you. Enjoy!

Well wishes were being shared

Before the festival began, everyone was filled to the brim with excitement, and those who couldn’t make it to the parade, such as Daniel J. Layton, Dan Howell, and Francesca Georgiou, were sending out their well wishes to all those attending!

The day began a little awkwardly…

In case you weren’t aware, Doug Armstrong likes walking around his place naked.

Supporting family and friends

Matt Amys attended Pride to celebrate the two most important women in his life: his mums! Could he get any cuter?!?!

Pose!

Is that a model we see, or is it Jazza John striking up a pose on the Barclays UK float?

The little merdog

Is it just us, or does it appear as if Ellen Rose had the best Pride of all?

Where’s Wally Jimmy?

We’re not going to lie, it took us nearly ten minutes to spot Jimmy Hill in this crowd. Can you beat our time? It appears Mawaan Rizwan did.

So much sparkle

Glitter was everywhere on Saturday, and just as Chloe Dungate shows, it made everything sparklier!

Double the Pride

It looks like Gary C and Pete Bucknall were one of the many creators having a blast on the YouTube Space London float! We’re totes jealous.

Love happens here

We were LOVING the Barclays UK float at Saturday’s parade, and it appears we weren’t the only ones. *cough* Rosie Spaughton *cough*

Give the rainbow, taste the rainbow

Many YouTubers, such as Riyadh Khalaf and Melanie Murphy, celebrated Pride with Skittles, who gave up their rainbow for the celebration! The campaign was a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, allowing the rainbow (and light) to shine on them during Pride month. How awesome!

Remember to keep up the fight

While a fun day was had by all, Roly West reminds us that there’s still a long way to go in terms of LGBTQ+ rights. There are still many throughout the world who can’t freely be who they are, or love who they love, so we need to keep fighting to ensure that they too can one day live the life they deserve.

We’d say a successful Pride was had by all.

It was so heartwarming to see everyone celebrating themselves and all those who identify as LGBTQ+. We’re glad everyone had a great time, and we look forward to the day where everyone around the world can celebrate their sexuality without fear of retaliation, just as those in London did.

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Published 10 July 2017.

About Clare Fitzgerald
Writer and journalist whose life revolves around Pokémon Go, F1 and YouTube. | @JournoClare
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