EXCITEMENT is building up for Wales largest celebration of diversity at Pride Cymru Big Weekend.

Thousands are expected to come together on Saturday in Cardiff to celebrate the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Wales.

Adam Smith, Chair of Rainbow Newport, said: “We are looking forward to this huge weekend. We are also excited about attending the parade and heading up the Newport Bloc, seeing individuals, group and organisation coming together the show how great Newport is becoming for the LGBT+ community.”

Newport transgender campaigner Alex Jones said: “Pride to me is so important as it gives people like me a sense of value.”

To find out more, visit pridecymru.co.uk