Hundreds of people gathered in Market Square around noon on Saturday, June 22, to take part in Portsmouth’s annual PRIDE March. The rainbow parade concluded on the grounds of Strawbery Banke Museum, where the PRIDE Marketplace was held throughout the afternoon. Here are some scenes from a sunny and colorful PRIDE Day in downtown Portsmouth.
The Leftist Marching Band leads the march from Market Square in downtown Portsmouth.
Members of the Leftist Marching Band carry some colorful drums.
Marchers make their way down Court Street toward Strawbery Banke.
A couple of PRIDE mascots patrol the grounds of Strawbery Banke.