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Motor City Pride festival and parade

The Detroit News
Hamza Archer 11, of Ypsilanti walks with the Pride Alliance group in the Motor City Pride Parade on Griswold Street in Detroit on June 9, 2019.
Hamza Archer 11, of Ypsilanti walks with the Pride Alliance group in the Motor City Pride Parade on Griswold Street in Detroit on June 9, 2019.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, Hannah Hartwell, 16, of Waterford watches the parade with Riley Korus, 16, of White Lake.
From left, Hannah Hartwell, 16, of Waterford watches the parade with Riley Korus, 16, of White Lake.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
People blow whistles and cheer for the participants in the parade.
People blow whistles and cheer for the participants in the parade.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Allen Cooney, 17, on the back of Chloe Chamberlain, 15, both of Durand, watch the parade.
Allen Cooney, 17, on the back of Chloe Chamberlain, 15, both of Durand, watch the parade.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
From left, James Shavers, 8, passes a flag to his mom, Allison Gressman, 30, of Warren holding five-month-old Atlas Dunne with Allyssa Palmer, 28, of Taylor with Charlotte Dunne, 1, on her shoulders at the parade.
From left, James Shavers, 8, passes a flag to his mom, Allison Gressman, 30, of Warren holding five-month-old Atlas Dunne with Allyssa Palmer, 28, of Taylor with Charlotte Dunne, 1, on her shoulders at the parade.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Participants from Chase Bank walk in the  Motor City Pride Parade.
Participants from Chase Bank walk in the Motor City Pride Parade.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A group from Delta walks in Motor City Pride Parade.
A group from Delta walks in Motor City Pride Parade.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Claudio Martini and Sam Shehedeh relax in the shade along the Detroit River during the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Claudio Martini and Sam Shehedeh relax in the shade along the Detroit River during the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Alex Rogosch and Jessie Miller get free hugs from Robin Hudson-Ferzo of Dearborn First United Methodist as they enter the Motor City Pride festival.
Alex Rogosch and Jessie Miller get free hugs from Robin Hudson-Ferzo of Dearborn First United Methodist as they enter the Motor City Pride festival.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Siblings Alyssa Komlenovich and Miranda Komlenovich of Warren shine in the sunlight over the Motor City Pride festival.
Siblings Alyssa Komlenovich and Miranda Komlenovich of Warren shine in the sunlight over the Motor City Pride festival.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Maria Jones, Stephanie Marshall, Maria Barajs and Ashley Popp with 16 months old Harlee Lett listen to music in Hart Plaza at the Motor City Pride festival.
Maria Jones, Stephanie Marshall, Maria Barajs and Ashley Popp with 16 months old Harlee Lett listen to music in Hart Plaza at the Motor City Pride festival.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
A rainbow caped figure makes his way through the crowd at the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit.
A rainbow caped figure makes his way through the crowd at the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza in Detroit.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Julia Cuneo and Sarah Henry of Detroit enjoy a moment in the shade at the Motor City Pride festival.
Julia Cuneo and Sarah Henry of Detroit enjoy a moment in the shade at the Motor City Pride festival.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Makenna Murphy and Paige Curton of Oxford wonder through Hart Plaza during the Motor City Pride festival.
Makenna Murphy and Paige Curton of Oxford wonder through Hart Plaza during the Motor City Pride festival.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
The crowd enjoys the sun and some live music at the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza.
The crowd enjoys the sun and some live music at the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Ignatius Wolf and Olivia Dixon wear their Motor City Pride festival best while strolling through Hart Plaza.
Ignatius Wolf and Olivia Dixon wear their Motor City Pride festival best while strolling through Hart Plaza.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
A furry fox poses for pictures with visitors to the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza.
A furry fox poses for pictures with visitors to the Motor City Pride festival in Hart Plaza.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News
Alex Rogosch and Jessie Miller are all smiles as they arrive at the Motor City Pride festival.
Alex Rogosch and Jessie Miller are all smiles as they arrive at the Motor City Pride festival.
Daniel Mears, Detroit News