Organisers of Southampton Pride have reassured followers after events in London and Brighton were cancelled this year.

Southampton Pride is due to take place on Saturday August 28 with a new parade route and other events during the day.

Last Friday, the London event was cancelled due to Covid restrictions.

A statement from the organisers of the Southampton event said: "All of us at Southampton Pride send our best wishes to the team at Pride in London after the sad news today of their cancellation.

"We wish those and all other prides around the world the best of luck for their returns next year.

"We would like to take this time to reassure all of our followers that there are currently no plans to cancel Southampton Pride 2021.

"We continue to plan ahead of our return in 22 days time and look forward to welcoming you all back to Guildhall Square and the City of Southampton as our brand new parade route makes its debut.

"See you soon! #OneSoton"