{"id":275593,"date":"2025-07-19T20:22:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T20:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/275593\/"},"modified":"2025-07-19T20:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-19T20:22:13","slug":"thousands-turn-out-for-glasgow-pride-as-still-game-star-lends-their-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/275593\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands turn out for Glasgow Pride as Still Game star lends their support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Still Game co-creator Greg Hemphill has been captured supporting Glasgow Pride 2025.<\/p>\n<p>18:59, 19 Jul 2025Updated 18:59, 19 Jul 2025<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_greg_censored.jpg\" alt=\"Greg Hemphill at Glasgow Pride 2025\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Greg Hemphill at Glasgow Pride 2025(Image: TikTok\/Jennifermoira_x)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Thousands of people brought colour to Glasgow&#8217;s streets on Saturday afternoon, as Glasgow Pride 2025 got underway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Today&#8217;s <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">celebration<\/a> marked the 30th anniversary of Pride march in Scotland, as Glasgow was awash in rainbow colours while the vibrant parade travelled through the streets for the annual event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Attendees weren&#8217;t put off by the changing weather as lookers-on, with multi-coloured umbrellas, watched the dazzling <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">parade<\/a> and performances.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_greg-3JPG.jpg\" alt=\"Greg was spotted dancing on a float\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Greg was spotted dancing on a float(Image: TikTok\/Jennifermoira_x)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The largest <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride<\/a> event in Scotland started at Kelvingrove Park before making its way into the city centre, with groups having been asked to gather from 10am.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It&#8217;s estimated that 50,000 people marched for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow&#8217;s Pride<\/a> &#8211; which represents everyone from the the LGBTQIA+ community &#8211; during last year&#8217;s event.<\/p>\n<p>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">hosts<\/a> of Glasgow Pride 2025 included &#8216;The Showbiz Lion&#8217; Bev Lyons, Lee Cammy, Miss Bella Houston and Garry King.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">On one float, eagle-eyed visitors spotted Still Game co-creator Greg Hemphill enjoying the celebrations as he was captured dancing while waving a<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> rainbow Pride flag<\/a> &#8211; a symbol of LGBTQ pride and LGBTQ social movements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The video had the famous sound of fan favourite Isa Drennan saying, &#8216;Jack and Victor are <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">gay<\/a>&#8216;, over the clip from the episode &#8216;Hitch&#8217; of Season five of the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Social media users were thrilled by his <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">involvement<\/a> and made funny quips, including &#8216;the people huv tae know&#8217; &#8211; a saying synonymous with Isa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">One lucky fan took a snap with the Still Game star, saying: &#8220;I met Greg Hemphill from still game which was a strange <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">surprise<\/a>!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Acts<\/a> such as Malta&#8217;s Eurovision 2025 act Miriana Conte, dance music singer Kelly Llorenna, Norway&#8217;s Eurovision 2022 act Subwoolfer and comedian Karen Dunbar entertained the crowd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Alongside the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">parade<\/a>, those attending the event made the most of all that was on offer, from the tasty food and drink to the many stalls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Prior to the event, Trustee of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow Pride SCIO<\/a>, Stuart McPhail, said: \u201cIt is the 30th anniversary of the Pride March in Scotland and we are thrilled to bring so many amazing artists to Glasgow to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community to fight for rights and celebrate the successes we have here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Glasgow\u2019s Pride remains FREE for everyone to attend with enjoyment and entertainment for all ages. We welcome everyone who is supportive of<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"> LGBTQIA+<\/a> rights for what is sure to be a fun day out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Road closures were in place across the city from noon for the huge <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">procession<\/a>, before a free to attend festival at the Barrowlands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">route<\/a> passed through busy streets including Sauchiehall Street and Ingram Street, before dispersing at Barrowlands Park.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The full <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailyrecord.co.uk\/all-about\/pride-glasgow#:~:text=Every%20June%2C%20the%20world%20celebrates,inspire%20parents%2Dto%2Dbe.&amp;text=More%20than%2050%20events%20took,celebrating%20the%20local%20LGBTQ%2B%20community.\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Pride<\/a> route included Kelvin Way, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, West George Street, George Square North, Montrose Street, Ingram Street, Trongate and Gallowgate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\" alt=\"\"  \/>Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">You&#8217;ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">All you have to do is <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/BZamc48XMaoEqKkIN7GWxV\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">click here if you&#8217;re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select &#8216;Join Community&#8217; and you&#8217;re in!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">If you&#8217;re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click &#8216;Join Community&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. 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