Brighton Pride in pictures: The best photos from the festival's 25th year

This year's festival was briefly held up by a 'suspicious package' on the seafront

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160,000 people have lined the streets of Brighton for the 25th anniversary of the city's Pride festival.

The procession itself was delayed by 90 minutes due to the discovery of a 'suspicious package' on the seafront but it was destroyed by police and the event continued along a diverted road, avoiding the seafront.

Here are the some of the most fantastic images from this year's festival:

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Revellers add the final touches to their face paint before the parade kicks off.

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Taking accessories to a whole new level with matching cupcakes.

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A reveller twerks his way through a bunch of lillies.

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The Brighton Gay Men's Chorus Float soaks up the atmosphere.

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A group of teachers make the most of the summer holidays.

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The warm conditions delighted this particular visitor, over from Lapland.

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Even the police can find the time to have a bit of boogie at Pride.

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And a wonderful rainbow corset...