Thousands of people filled the streets in downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 7, for the annual Pride Parade.
The parade began at 10 a.m. and went along 100 South from West Temple to 400 East before turning south and ending on 300 South. Spectators lined the route behind barricades while parade participants walked through downtown carrying signs and banners.
Parade overview
Over 120 local organizations, businesses, nonprofits, schools and community groups walked in celebration and support of the LGBTQ+ community. Notable entries in the parade include SLUG Magazine, Best Friends Animal Society, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office, Utah Pride Center Board of Directors and Salt Lake City Police and Fire
Departments.
Utah Pride provided ASL interpretation, water and first aid stations. Participants in the parade and those watching from the sides of the road held banners, flags and wore clothing and costumes celebrating the event. Some groups in the parade had floats, specialized Pride banners and items to distribute to the crowd.
Utah Pride also held several events leading up to the parade. There was a Pride Rally & March and a two-day Pride festival in Library Square. The festival hosted food vendors, performers and markets…