As Suffolk Pride gets underway in Ipswich, a sea of colour has returned to the town's streets.

East Anglian Daily Times: This was the third time Ipswich had celebrated the paradeThis was the third time Ipswich had celebrated the parade (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

The event, which is now in its third year, held its most accessible event yet.

East Anglian Daily Times: The event was divided into three stages around the WaterfrontThe event was divided into three stages around the Waterfront (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

It was divided into three stages around the Waterfront, with two designated safe/quiet places for those who wanted to be involved away from the crowds.

Lucy Edwards, head of access and inclusion said: "Seeing the strength and diversity of our community made Suffolk Pride 2022 one of the happiest days of my life.

"I'm so proud of what our amazing team has managed to achieve in making the biggest, most diverse and most accessible Suffolk Pride yet and I can't wait to see what the next year will bring for Suffolk Pride. "

East Anglian Daily Times: There were designated quiet places for those who wanted to enjoy the event, but avoid the crowdsThere were designated quiet places for those who wanted to enjoy the event, but avoid the crowds (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

The Main Stage on the Waterfront had some of the best musicians and dancers in the country.

It featured a dedicated viewing area for people with disabilities, alongside stalls selling local produce, food and drinks.

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

The Arts Stage at the University of Suffolk hosted poets, speakers and a Disability and Queerness Panel.

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East Anglian Daily Times: There were numerous stalls selling a variety of food and drinkThere were numerous stalls selling a variety of food and drink (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

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The Youth Stage at the Hold hosted drag, music performances and two open mic sessions.

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Suffolk Pride 2022Suffolk Pride 2022 (Image: Brittany Woodman/ Archant)

Boom Battle Bar in the Ipswich Buttermarket will be hosting the official afterparty, with four different and varied performances.

Ticket sales from the event will go towards next year's pride event.

Darah Briscomb, co-chair of Suffolk Pride said: β€œIt was beautiful to see the Waterfront come alive with Queer joy and love for one another.

"The supportive environment throughout the day was phenominal and despite a few hiccups we managed to pull together a wonderfully diverse group of people.”