Gay pride month continues and last week was Providence’s turn. The all day festivities on Saturday, 6/6, included PrideFest from noon to 7 featuring entertainment, vendors, parties and contests. The illuminated night parade started at 8:15 p.m. and marched through the streets of Providence. This weekend is Newport pride.
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Marching in the Providence, RI, gay pride parade on Saturday, 6/16/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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Marchers carry the rainbow flag in the Illuminated Night Parade in Providence on Saturday, 6/16/18, to celebrate gay pride. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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A young girl blows bubbles along the route of the Gay Pride Parade in Providence on Saturday, 6/16/18, Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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Young women pose for the photographer at PrideFest in Providence on Saturday, 6/16/18, Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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A performer entertains at PrideFest in Providence on Saturday, 6/16/18, Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
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