Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to march through London Up to one million people are expected in London later to take part in the annual Pride celebrations.
The event, which celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender culture, is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
This year it is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Gay Liberation Front, a pressure group which organised the city's first Pride parade.
The parade will begin in Baker Street and proceed to Trafalgar Square.
Entertainment will be provided en route by a variety of DJs, dance, comedy and music acts while a street party will be held in Soho.
'Streets thronged'
Among those attending the event will be the Liberal Democrat equality minister Lynne Featherstone, who earlier this week disclosed that the government was considering allowing same-sex couples to include hymn singing and religious readings in civil partnership ceremonies.
The openly gay Conservative policing minister Nick Herbert and Mayor of London Boris Johnson will also attend.
Mr Johnson said: "This weekend, the streets of London will be thronged with people from all walks of life taking part in one of the most highly anticipated events of the year.
"I am pleased to support our city's Pride celebrations and proud of London's reputation as a place where you can be yourself."
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