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The WorldPride parade in Washington D.C. was a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ community and resilience, occurring despite concerns over political moves affecting LGBTQ+ rights, with attendees enjoying music, floats, and a festive atmosphere after rain cleared.
Thailand's Bangkok Pride Parade, marking the start of Pride Month, has grown into a significant social and political event, with the country poised to become the first in Southeast Asia to legalize marriage equality. The parade, supported by politicians, government agencies, and major businesses, reflects a shift in Thai society towards greater acceptance and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. The event's political significance has increased, driven by activists like Ann "Waaddao" Chumaporn, who have worked to raise awareness on gender equality and diversity.
Pittsburgh is set for a bustling Saturday with three major events: the Pittsburgh Pride march, the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and a Kenny Chesney concert at Acrisure Stadium. The city expects hundreds of thousands of visitors, leading to high demand for parking and public transit. Authorities advise early arrival and using mass transit to navigate the busy day.
The 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade in 2024 will be downsizing with a cap of 125 entries and a new start time of 11 a.m. due to safety and logistical concerns, as confirmed by a parade spokesperson. The event, scheduled for June, aims to prioritize LGBTQ+ organizations and businesses, with the theme "Pride is Power" emphasizing the parade's role in effecting change for the city and LGBTQ+ community.
Thousands of people gathered in Rochester to participate in the Pride Parade and Festival, showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Tens of thousands of people celebrated Seoul's Pride parade, despite the city denying the event a permit for a prominent plaza. The parade was moved to a different neighborhood, where drag queens and activists defiantly chanted slogans back at conservative protesters. Homosexuality remains taboo in South Korea, and same-sex unions are not legally recognized. However, the pushback against LGBTQ+ rights has helped to raise awareness and advance the cause. The Pride festival serves as a reminder that the LGBTQ+ community exists and is living, working, and loving alongside others in South Korea.
Sub-Radio, a Washington, D.C.-based pop-punk band, released a song called "Pride Parade" with lyrics celebrating participation in pride parades and challenging bigotry. The song humorously references Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his discomfort with the LGBTQ+ community. Sub-Radio's catchy and polished sound, reminiscent of Panic! At The Disco and The Killers, makes their music ready for the dance floor and the radio. The full version of the song is not available yet, but the band is currently on tour.
Chicago's 52nd annual Pride Parade was celebrated by tens of thousands of people, including politicians and celebrities. Governor JB Pritzker and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias gained attention on social media for their parade antics. In light of rising attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, extra police officers patrolled the parade and late-night hours following the parade.
Turkish police detained 113 LGBT protesters, activists, and journalists during Istanbul's banned Pride Parade, which was one of many LGBT Pride month events banned across the country. Despite the ban, LGBT groups have vowed to continue their events throughout the month.
Seattle business owners reported that the crowds at the Pride Parade felt like pre-pandemic levels, making it the busiest day of the year so far. The event brought in a surge of business for local establishments, with some reporting record-breaking sales. The Pride Parade was a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and featured colorful floats, music, and dancing.
Thousands of people continued the LGBTQ celebration after the San Francisco Pride Parade at Civic Center, giving the neighborhood an energy missing in recent years. Despite concerns about safety due to recent crime headlines, partiers from across the Bay Area and beyond dressed in elaborate costumes, laughed, and danced in the midafternoon sun. The party came as San Francisco is suffering from a commercial exodus downtown and facing extensive criticism for its handling of the homelessness and drug crises.
San Francisco's annual Pride Parade drew as many as one million attendees, with marchers trotting toward the Castro District and the Celebration Village in Civic Center. Many floats had corporate affiliations, but there were still plenty of homegrown standouts. Attendees broke out costumes that might've been tucked away in closets since last month's Bay to Breakers race, including a pink, bedazzled gladiator and Smirnoff ambassadors on huge rainbow stilts.
The Denver Pride Parade drew hundreds of thousands of attendees and participants, spanning 14 blocks of Colfax Avenue from Cheesman Park to Civic Center. The celebrations continued on day two of Denver PrideFest.
Thousands of people marched in the 49th annual Seattle Pride Parade to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and diversity. The parade featured colorful floats, music, and dancing, and was attended by people of all ages and backgrounds. The event was a joyful celebration of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, but also a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve full equality.
The New York City Pride Parade is set to take place on Sunday, with a theme of "Strength in Solidarity" and grand marshals including Billy Porter and Yasmin Benoit. The parade will start at 12 p.m. ET and follow a route through Manhattan, ending at 16th Street and 7th Avenue. The event will be broadcast on ABC-7 and available for streaming on various platforms, including Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV.