Port Elizabeth marked its fifth annual Nelson Mandela Bay Pride on Saturday 28 November, under the theme of “Out Loud.”
The event took place at The Boardwalk Lawns and included a parade along the beachfront, live music and entertainment. The Pride featured special guests Mr Gay SA 2015, Craig Maggs, and Mr Mardi Gras 2015/Mr Pretoria Pride, Steph Jansen Van Vuuren.
These pictures of the day were taken by Vaughan Deacon.
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