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West Lothian Pride will return to Livingston for the fifth time later this month – and there's absolutely loads planned.

The event will take place at the Pride Village, located at West Lothian College, on Saturday, 27 July with marches, entertainment and guest speakers all helping bring a carnival atmosphere to town.

Pride is of course organised to celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and the West Lothian event follows on from others across the country – including one in Edinburgh last month.

Presenter James Smith, otherwise known as Mr Fabulous, will host the event and he will welcome celebrated tribute band ABBA A-Rival, pop trio Loxie, X-Factor singer James Hughes and a host of other performers.

Author, playwright and performer Jo Clifford will be on guest speaking duties along with athlete and TV personality Stefan Hoggan.

There will also be a number of stalls set up so people can stock up on flags, whistles and other items. All participants are encouraged to dress up and bring their own banners.

The march is expected to start around 1pm and it will leave the college and pass through part of the town centre before returning at 2pm.

Things are expected to draw to a close shortly before 7.30pm.

The West Lothian Pride Committee stage the event with representatives from West Lothian Council, Police Scotland, The Glitter Cannons, West Lothian College, Scene Radio and West Lothian Youth Action Project all involved.

The event kicks off at 11am on Saturday, 27 July, and to register for the free click here .

There will also be an I Am What I Am Pride after party at Livingston Football Club, starting at 8.30pm and running into the early hours.

Thousands of marchers took part in Pride Edinburgh last month as people celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and campaigned for global equality.

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