From free hugs to learning lessons, Philadelphia streets were filled Sunday during its 'Be You' themed Pride March to show love and support to the LGBTQ+ community.
More than 50 years ago, it started as the Philly Pride parade, and it’s been a huge part of the fabric of the city. Now, it’s called the Pride March and it’s grown exponentially over the years. Festival attendees and organizers say this year’s ‘Be You’ theme is more meaningful than everFOX 29’s Ellen Kolodziej attended Philly Pride Sunday to bask in the ambiance of the "Be You" event.
I think they’ll carry that on for future generations." Everybody is not the same and everybody has a different story to tell about their journey."I came out of the closet later in life when I was 21 years old," said Makenzie, Voorhees. "So just to be able to be a grown adult, come out here just be myself for the first time in a long time was fantastic.
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