First ginger pride march takes place in UK

More than 100 redheads have taken part in the UK’s first Ginger Pride march.

Led by Canadian comic Shawn Hitchins, a parade wound through Edinburgh to demonstrate against “gingerism” — prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair.

The march created an “amazing” atmosphere, Mr Hitchins said.

“I believe we truly sent a message to the world of how proud we are to be ginger.”

Marchers held aloft signs carrying messages such as “For the love of ginger”, and “All hail! The red, orange and pale”.

Meanwhile, the Irish Redhead Convention takes place in Crosshaven, Co Cork, from Aug 23 to 25.