Images: Crowds fill streets to watch Gay Pride parades
Crowds were energetic Sunday as they watched the gay pride parades in Chicago and across the country.
The event was especially important due to last week's judgment by the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing gay marriages in all 50 states and granting same-sex couples the right to marry in all 50 states.
Throngs of people dressed in outfits of all colors of the rainbow, their faces beaming, voices cheering, as they poured into the streets for the 46th annual Pride Parade in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood.
Parades were held across the country including New York City, San Farncisco, Minneapolis and Seattle.
Noemy Olmos, 20 of Mundelein and girlfriend Courtney Christophe, 19 of Arlington Heights march with Angles Pride Youth Program during Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Miriam Granados and girlfriend Maria Lopez of West Chicago happily cheer on Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Chicago's Broadway Street was lined with parade pride flags in celebration of Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Darby Millan and James Vesto of Lake Zurich march with Angles Pride Youth Program during Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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The Stanley Cup Trophy was part of Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Crowds cheer on the performers during the 45th annual San Francisco Gay Pride parade Sunday, June 28, 2015, in San Francisco. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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Brian Lavalle, also known as Sister Bebe Jeebus, a member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, looks across at his newly-applied eyelash as he prepares for the 41st annual Pride Parade Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Seattle. Large turnouts were expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, with his wife Chirlane McCray, second from left, accepts a rainbow-colored gay pride flag before the start of the Heritage Pride March in New York, Sunday, June 28, 2015. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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Scouts hold American and rainbow flags, and one Canadian flag, as they lead marchers at the 41st annual Pride Parade Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Seattle. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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Curtis O'Neal, representing the Gay Geeks of New York, walks down Fifth Avenue in New York during the Heritage Pride March, Sunday, June 28, 2015. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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British actor Sir Ian McKellan, one of two grand marshals, greets fans before the start of the Heritage Pride March in New York, Sunday, June 28, 2015. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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Revelers take part in the Gay Pride Parade in Minneapolis Sunday, June 28, 2015. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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A woman waves a rainbow flag during the Gay Pride Parade in Minneapolis, Sunday, June 28, 2015. A large turnout was expected for gay pride parades across the U.S. following the landmark Supreme Court ruling that said gay couples can marry anywhere in the country.
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Palatine residents Paul Dombrowski and his husband Joe Serio march with Angles Pride Youth Program during Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Chicago's Broadway Street was lined with paradegoers many dressed in colorful outfits to celebrate Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Marcia and Bob Cammarata of Downers Grove march with PFLAG during Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade in support of their son who is gay.
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Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade Grand Marshal Ty Herndon makes his way down Broadway.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle poses for photos a Boy Scout troop before the start of Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Illinois U.S. Senator Mark Kirk participated in Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Neighbors along the parade route show their support of Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Colorful pride flags lined the street of Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade including this one with a smiley face.
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Balloons by Tommy spell out "Victory" while marching in Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade. Victory is in reference the recent Supreme Court ruling allowing same sex marriage to be legal in all 50 states.
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Chris Jensen and Kendra Berry of Chicago celebrate Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade with a huge pride flag.
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Colorful pride flags lined the street of Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel works the crowd during Chicago's 46th Annual Pride Parade.
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