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PHOTOS: Capital Pride on Parade

PHOTOS: Capital Pride on Parade

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The current Capital Pride celebration traces its history to the first LGBT festival in Washington, D.C., which was held in 1975. Saturday's festivities celebrated the 38th annual gay pride parade to take place in the U.S. capital.

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A man performs on stilts during the 2013 Capital Pride parade in Washington.

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Members of GLOE: The Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach & Engagement.

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Men dance on a parade float.

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People call for the release of WikiLeaks whistle-blower Bradley Manning.

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A little girl carries a rainbow flag at the parade.

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Performers in the parade.

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A man shoots a water gun at spectators.

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Two men watch the 2013 Capital Pride parade.

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Kissing, dancing, and parading.

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A policewoman wearing bead necklaces poses for a photo.

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