Tens of thousands of people filled the sidewalks of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of New York City’s annual Pride parade on Sunday. The jubilant crowds, excited over the recent passage of marriage equality in Albany, waved rainbow flags and watched as festive floats, governmental officials, celebrities and thousands of marchers passed by.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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