Over 5,000 people took to the streets today (23 September) to celebrate Brisbane Pride and urge the country to ‘Vote Yes’ for same-sex marriage.

In the midst of a divisive public vote on marriage equality, thousands came out in rainbows and colorful signs.

The annual event started in 1990 and is the third largest Pride in Australia, behind Sydney’s Mardi Gras and Melbourne’s Midsumma.

It’s a month-long celebration, with a rally and march as well as a Fair Day in the park and a huge party at the end.

Equality Campaign executive director Tiernan Brady said: ‘With the scale of energy and determination here, this is the last time they will not be equal.’

He added: ‘The positivity and atmosphere are just what it should be,’ reports the Brisbane Times.

As Sydney hosted a Straight Lives Matter protest today where only about 30 people showed up, this celebration aimed to showcase the beautiful diversity in one of Australia’s biggest cities.

Take a look at some of the best photos from the day

It's a beautiful day to say Yes at #BrisbanePride pic.twitter.com/B4mtmOpD5S — Terri Butler MP (@terrimbutler) September 23, 2017

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Great to see so many of our people at the #BrisbanePride march today representing @QldAmbulance. Looking awesome team! pic.twitter.com/5cKKa7GAMf — Dee Taylor-Dutton (@QASDeputyDTD) September 23, 2017

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