Organisers have hailed Pride 2012 as an “overwhelming success” with ticket sales up on last year.

Thousands lined the streets from 11am for the parade before packing into Preston Park for music, comedy and dance.

Fatboy Slim and the Freemasons were among the headline acts with Alexandra Burke pulling out at the last minute.

Pride Director, Trevor Edwards, said: “We are really pleased with how it has all gone.

“Ticket sales look up on last year and it’s now full steam ahead for next year.”

For the full story and pictures see tomorrow’s Argus.

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