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Last Updated: Monday, 5 July, 2004, 06:50 GMT 07:50 UK
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In Pictures: Celebrating with Pride
A performer at the
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About 35,000 were at Saturday's "Big Gay Out" Pride event in Finsbury Park, looking for colourful celebrations
London Pride march
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Many had earlier been at the Pride march through central London
Huey from the Fun Lovin' Criminals
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The main stage saw dozens of acts, from the Fun Lovin' Criminals to the Cheeky Girls
Two revellers wear devil outfits
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Some people dressed up for the celebrations...
A group of friends sit quaff bubbly at the champagne bar
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...but others remained casually dressed
Dance tent
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There were several tents where revellers could dance throughout the day
A couple take part in a commitment ceremony
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And gay and lesbian couples pledged their commitment at a ceremony organised by north London's Metropolitan Community Church
Two men wear bright outfits
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It was a day for showing off new clothes...
Two men wearing sailor hats
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...putting on a sailor hat...
Friends relax in a teepee
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...and chilling out with friends..
A reveller looks a little tired
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..before it was time to head home.


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