Amazing pictures as Nicola Sturgeon opens Govanhill Carnival

Nicola Sturgeon was at Queen's Park to open the carnival as the parade made its way from Govanhill Park and along Victoria Road.

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It was another success for the annual event as more than 50 local groups turned out to join in the anti-racism march.

Led by a piper, Romano Lav and Community Renewal flew Roma flags as they walked at the head of the parade.

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And they were joined by Govanhill Baths Community Trust, which organises and funds Govanhill International Festival and Carnival, and Maryhill Integration Network.

Local businesses also joined in with Wee Plates Cafe spotted in the parade line up.

And Victoria Road's Transylvania Cafe really pushed the boat out by bringing two Shetland Ponies to Queen's Park.

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Glasgow's Sudanese Community took part in a Stand Up To Racism event and the chant "Refugees are welcome here" rang out during the procession.

Running from August 2 to 14, the festival features dozens of events taking place throughout the community.

The free-to-all festival features talks, music workshops, theatre and exhibitions, as well as guided walks and heritage events.

There is a film festival also taking place, organised by Glasgow Artists' Moving Images Studio (GAMIS) in a former furniture factory.

Running from August 2 to 14, the programme of events will see highlights such as an exhibition of the work of local artist Hannah Frank in shops; a conversation with author Darren McGarvey; and screening of BAFTA-nominated film Dying to Divorce.

The Hannah Frank exhibition will run across the festival with 10 of the artist's prints on display in spots across Govanhill.

GIFC started as a carnival, parade and weekend of music in 2016 but has grown into a two-week long celebration of the diversity of the area's arts and culture scene.