Boston is brimming with rainbows for the annual Pride for the People parade.
The gathering, organized by Boston Pride for the People, drew thousands to celebrate LGBTQ pride on a sunny Saturday morning. Among those marching from Back Bay to Boston Common were Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, and Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren.
The celebrations are ongoing and for the 21+ crowd, City Hall Plaza will a Block Party from 2-8 p.m., with performances from DJ Zoilarosa and Stabitha Christie.
Here’s a glimpse at what the parade and festivities looked like.
Participants begin marching in the Boston Pride for the People parade and festival, in Boston, MA on June 8, 2024. Over 300 groups, comprised of an estimated 10,000 participants, marched in the Parade. (Craig Walker/Globe Staff)Photo courtesy Kaylee PuglieseMembers of the Trans Memorial March during the Boston Pride for the People parade and festival, in Boston, MA on June 8, 2024. Over 300 groups, comprised of an estimated 10,000 participants, marched in the Parade. It is estimated that more than 1 million people will visit the city for the festivities. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Photo courtesy Kaylee PugliesePhoto courtesy Kaylee PuglieseA marcher wears extravegant pride apparel while marching during the Boston Pride for the People parade and festival. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff)Photo courtesy Kaylee PugliesePhoto courtesy Kaylee PugliesePhoto courtesy Kaylee PugliesePhoto courtesy Kaylee PugliesePhoto courtesy Kaylee PugliesePhoto courtesy Kaylee Pugliese
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