Albion partners with Brighton Pride

Brighton Pride is famous for its parade (Photograph: Jim Carey)

Brighton and Hove Albion has announced its support for the city's famous LGBT celebration.

The football club announced its partnership with Brighton Pride, which attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city, today (April 30), and said further details of the club's involvement will be announced in the coming months.

Marc Dring, Albion marketing manager, said: “The inclusive nature of our city and wider community is reflected in the continued success and growth of Brighton Pride. We are pleased to be supporting an event that is so important to our city.

Paul Kemp, managing director of Brighton & Hove Pride, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Brighton & Hove Albion FC as an official partner of this year's Pride. It's great to have the support of a key Brighton institution at our citywide event."

Brighton and Hove Albion has announced its partnership with Pride this year

Brighton & Hove Pride Weekend takes place from August 3 to 5.