HUNDREDS flocked to the Southside of Glasgow recently as the Govanhill International Carnival Parade got underway.

The annual event, which celebrates diversity in the area, took place on Saturday, August 3.

(Image: Colin Mearns)

(Image: Colin Mearns)

Participants in the anti-racism parade left Govanhill Park at around 12.30pm before making their way to Queen’s Park where a concert was held.

Our photographer went along to Victoria Road to capture some of the event.

(Image: Colin Mearns)

Members of Govanhill Youth ClubMembers of Govanhill Youth Club (Image: Colin Mearns)

Pictured are the 'Wummin From The Steamie', folk from Govanhill baths and members of the communityPictured are the 'Wummin From The Steamie', folk from Govanhill baths and members of the community (Image: Colin Mearns)

Attendees were able to enjoy a ‘lively’ procession featuring drummers, pipers, brass bands, dancers, community groups, and a 'unicorn'.

Following the parade a ‘Glasgow Love Music Hate Racism’ 20th anniversary gig took place at Queen’s Park between 4pm and 7pm.

Piper J.R Ewen leads the parade followed by the 'Women from the Steamie'Piper J.R Ewen leads the parade followed by the 'Women from the Steamie' (Image: Colin Mearns)

Brass, Aye? band performBrass, Aye? band perform (Image: Colin Mearns)

(Image: Colin Mearns)

(Image: Colin Mearns)

(Image: Colin Mearns)