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Photos: Pride parade, march in Minneapolis celebrate LGBTQ+ community

Two people ride a motorcycle with a rainbow flag on the front.
Sarah Lechowich (front) and Jena Zinkowich (back) ride with Dykes on Bikes for Zinkowich's first Pride during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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The Twin Cities Pride parade celebrated the vibrant LGBTQ+ community of Minnesota, as thousands of people lined Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis from Third Street to Spruce Place to watch.

Taking Back Pride Coalition took the front of the march, demonstrating for Palestine and against corporate involvement in Pride.

Photojournalist Nicole Neri documented the march on Sunday for MPR News.

People watch from an apartment balcony.
People watch from the street and an apartment balcony as Target's float goes by during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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A person wears rainbow high-rise socks.
A man shows his high-heeled boots before the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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Melvin Carter waves while walking in the parade.
St. Paul mayor Melvin Carter marches during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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Jacob Frey walks in the parade while wearing a shirt that reads "MPLS"
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey marches during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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A crowd of people watch the parade.
Ash and Kayl, 17, watch the parade dressed as Barbie and Ken during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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People watch the parade.
Audrey Hiltneu talks to a friend as they watch the floats go by during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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A sign reads "March With Us"
A marshal with the Taking Back Pride coalition urges parade watchers to join the march as they take the front of the march and halt for speeches during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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A group of people hold a sign that says "no Rainbow with Green"
Members of the Taking Back Pride coalition take the front of the march and halt for speeches during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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A motorcycle rides down the street with crowds lining the sidewalks.
D Rojas, president of the Minneapolis chapter of Dykes on Bikes, rides at the front of the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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People chant and hold their fists up in the air.
Members of the Taking Back Pride coalition take the front of the march and halt for speeches during the annual Twin Cities Pride march.
Nicole Neri for MPR News
A large crowd holds up banners and signs.
Members of the Taking Back Pride coalition take the front of the march and halt for speeches during the annual Twin Cities Pride march.
Nicole Neri for MPR News
People watch floats during a march.
People watch the floats march by at the annual Twin Cities Pride march.
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A person in all white with a watermelon fan poses for a photographer.
A member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence poses for a photo with a watermelon fan during the annual Twin Cities Pride march.
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A person makes a sign on a poster on the sidewalk.
Catherine McComas-Bussa makes a sign for the Sisters of St. Joseph Catholic Church for their float before the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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Large flags are carried down a street.
Thousands march and line the streets during the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
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A group looks down the road.
The North Star Roller Derby team gets ready to march before the annual Twin Cities Pride march Sunday.
Nicole Neri for MPR News