NYC Pride Parade kicks off with moment of silence for Orlando

The lead float in the New York City parade was a tribute to the Orlando victims.

The annual march is meant to celebrate the breaking of barriers for gay rights. But today’s march, which falls on the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same-sex marriage across the country, also served as a remembrance for Orlando.

The lead float was dedicated to the victims of Orlando, as marchers carried 49 orange flags — the color of choice for campaigns against gun violence — through the Manhattan route. Before the parade began, many walked down Fifth Avenue holding banners with photos of those who died. The parade kicked off at 12 p.m. ET with a moment of silence for the victims.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.