Tens of thousands of people flooding the streets of Center City to celebrate Philly pride. And, this year, organizers say it’s the biggest crowd they’ve ever seen.
"Philly is really accepting already, but pride really brings people out," Aaron Garrett said.
"Love, Light and Liberation" was the theme of the 2023 Philly Pride March and Festival, organized by Galeai. Leading the march, a 200 foot-long pride flag, the largest one in the city’s history. "Pride means being part of a community and making ourselves visible, especially in a time when our visibility is being questioned by a lot of people," Danny Maloney said.
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