British trans people have faced down mockery, prejudice and hate – they still have to fight every day for their rights.

But they know how to have a good time.

And when they do, they show their true colors. Young and old, men and women, trans, gender variant, intersex, queer and cisgender.

These beautiful images by official Trans Pride photographer Sharon Kilgannon show this thriving community has come of age – trans people, their friends, families and supporters, all together.

Photos were taken at Trans Pride 2015 in Brighton.