Buffalo Grove parade celebrates 'Magic of Pride'
Buffalo Grove was filled with “The Magic of Pride” on Sunday as hundreds of marchers and even more spectators celebrated the return of the Northwest suburbs' first and largest pride parade.
The annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade marched down Buffalo Grove Road with more than 100 colorful entries showing love and support for the LGBTQ+ community. This year's theme was “The Magic of Pride.”
“It's all about giving support and being an ally,” Heather Gunderman of Oswego said as she took part in the march wearing a “Love” T-shirt and carrying an array of colorful balloons.
The parade finished near Mike Rylko Community Park, where the Buffalo Grove Park District sponsored a picnic featuring music, food and family friendly activities.
The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade kicks off Sunday along Buffalo Grove Road. The parade route headed south down Buffalo Grove Road and ended with a picnic at Mike Rylko Community Park.
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Miles Kuzel, 11, of Des Plaines, waves a rainbow flag Sunday during the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. The parade route headed south down Buffalo Grove Road and ended with a picnic at Mike Rylko Community Park.
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Sheri Smith of Vernon Hills watches during the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on Sunday. The parade route headed south down Buffalo Grove Road and ended with a picnic at Mike Rylko Community Park.
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Marci Fooden, left, of Buffalo Grove, and Jennifer Bruns, of Northbrook, take a selfie Sunday while participating in the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade.
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