100 Fierce Photos of Pride & Protest During June 2022 in the U.S.
| 06/29/22
LGBTQ+ Pride Across the USA in June 2022
While states across the country pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills -- many targeting trans youth -- many have taken to the streets this Pride Month to defend their rights, celebrate their queer identities, and push for better protections for the community. People have shown up: They've said gay and they've said trans.
Below are 100 photos from Prides around the country that show what queer joy is really about, and that the LGBTQ+ rights movement is still fighting for equality -- and looking fabulous doing so.
New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Marching with Planned Parenthood at the NYC LGBTQ+ Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Parade Watchers at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Parade Float at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Marchers at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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Pride march participant holds a sign during in NYC on June 26, 2022, after the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision ending federal abortion protection
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A person walks the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022. The annual NYC Pride March returned fully in person this year after being scaled back in 2021 and cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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American Drag Queen Jujubee rides a float during the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Planned Parenthood was the first contingent of the parade this year following the Supreme Court overturning the 50-year-old landmark Roe v. Wade case ending the protection of federal abortions
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A sweet kiss on a float during the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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A person walks the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 wearing colors of the transgender flag
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A person walks the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 wearing rainbow colors
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Leyna Bloom, the first trans woman of color in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue, participates in the New York City Pride Parade on Fifth Avenue on June 26, 2022. The 53rd annual NYC Pride March is the marquee event in NYC during LGBTQ+
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Parade participants at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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A reveler participates during the Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City
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Parade participants at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Schuyler Bailar, the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA Division I men’s team and NYC Pride grand marshal, waves as he participates in the New York City Pride Parade on Fifth Avenue on June 26, 2022
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'Tops for Britney' are seen during the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Parade participants riding motorcycles at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Ben Eisenstadt and Paul Staisiunas kiss for photographers in front of the historic Stonewall Inn at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A reveler participates during the Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City
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Pride march participant holds a sign during in NYC on June 26, 2022, after the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision ending federal abortion protection
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NYC Pride Grand Marshall and ACLU Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, Chase Strangio, rides in the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Parade float revelers during the NYC Pride March on June 26, 2022
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams marches during the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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Parade participant during the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Group selfie during the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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Parade participant during the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Puppies at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Parade participants riding a float at the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Marchers at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A man & his dog on a Segway celebrate during the Pride Parade on June 26, 2022 in New York City
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Marchers protest against the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade during the NYC Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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NYC Pride Grand Marshall Schuyler Bailar rides in the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A marcher at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A marcher at the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A motorcyclist attends the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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Participant celebrating the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Participant celebrating the New York City Pride March on June 26, 2022
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Participants dance on a float during the New York City Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A woman chants during the 30th Annual New York City Dyke March on June 25, 2022. The Dyke March which calls itself a march protest, is a "demonstration of our First Amendment right to protest" according to their website
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People participate in the 30th Annual New York City Dyke March on June 25, 2022. Many were protesting against the Supreme Court overturning the 50-year-old landmark Roe v. Wade decision ending federal abortion protection.
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Participant holding a protest sign. Thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets to participate in the Reclaim Pride Coalition's (RPC) fourth annual Queer Liberation March, where no police, politicians or corporations were allowed to participate.
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Participants seen holding a banner at the Reclaim Pride Coalition's (RPC) fourth annual Queer Liberation March. This year the march highlighted Trans and BIPOC Lives, Reproductive Justice, and Bodily Autonomy.
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Marcher at the Reclaim Pride Coalition's (RPC) fourth annual Queer Liberation March on June 26, 2022
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People participate in the Queer Liberation March, a political alternative to the Pride March, which rejects corporate sponsorship and keeps political activism at the forefront, on June 26, 2022 in New York City
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People playing in the fountain at Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village during Pride Weekend in New York City
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People playing in the fountain at Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village during Pride Weekend in New York City
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A person waves a Pride flag in the Washington Square Park fountain after the 4th Annual Queer Liberation March in New York City. This is a “people’s march” working to "reclaim the spirit and meaning of Pride” with a motto of "No Corps - No Cops - No BS"
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A member of the Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence seen marching at the 4th Annual Queer Liberation March in New York City
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Hundreds Of Drag Queens and Kings came out for the 28th annual New York City Drag March, an annual drag protest and visibility march that kicks-off to NYC Pride weekend on June 24, 2022
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Marchers fill Market Street during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022. Thousands of people came out to the annual SF Pride Parade after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mr. Gay World California rides during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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The motorcycle group Dykes on Bikes ride down Market Street during the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26, 2022
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Marchers hold Pride flags as they participate the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26, 2022
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Marchers carry signs during the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26, 2022
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A Free Hugs group gather in Civic Center Plaza after the 52nd Annual SF Pride Parade to offer free hugs to anyone on June 26, 2022
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Men show their support for pro-choice rights during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A marcher greets parade goers during the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26, 2022
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he motorcycle group Dykes on Bikes ride down Market Street during the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26, 2022
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Partygoers at the Civic Center Plaza celebrate following the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) rides during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A woman protests the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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The Dykes on Bikes lead the parade during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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SF Pride grand marshal 'Jeopardy!' champion Amy Schneider waves to the crowd during the 52nd Annual San Francisco Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26, 2022
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People march with giant Pride flags during the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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A couple enjoy the lawn at the Civic Center Plaza following the 52nd annual San Francisco Pride Parade on June 26, 2022
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People march through the landmark intersection of Hollywood and Highland during the annual Pride Parade on June 12, 2022 in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California. The event returns after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cheerleaders with Cheer LA participate in the annual Pride Parade on June 12, 2022 in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California
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Parade participants attend Christopher Street West (CSW) LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The event was presented By TikTok and the theme was "Love Your Pride"
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Women with Planned Parenthood march in the annual Pride Parade on June 12, 2022 in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California
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Parade participants attend Christopher Street West (CSW) LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022
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Paula Abdul riding in the LGBTQ Pride Parade on June 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California
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Thousands march down Hollywood Blvd in the LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022
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Marchers make their way down Hollywood Blvd in the LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022
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Motorcyclists along Hollywood Blvd at the 2022 LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022
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Performers ride a float through the landmark intersection of Hollywood and Highland during the annual Los Angeles Pride Parade on June 12, 2022. The event was first held on June 28, 1970, exactly one year after the historic Stonewall Rebellion in NYC.
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Parade participant attends Christopher Street West (CSW) LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022
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Parade participants attend Christopher Street West (CSW) LA Pride Parade on June 12, 2022
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A marcher in the annual Pride Parade on June 12, 2022 in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California
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WeHo Pride's Next Gen Icon JoJo Siwa rides a float with her girlfriend Kylie Prew in the city of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez gestures to the crowd from her float in the city of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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A parade goer at the City of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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Performers ride a float in the city of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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Cardi B rides a float in the City of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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Attendees pose for portrait atop parade float at The City Of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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WeHo Pride'sGrand Marshal Icon Janelle Monáe performs atop her float in the city of West Hollywood's Pride Parade on June 05, 2022
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Participants carry balloons spelling out "Chicago" during the 51st LGBTQ Pride Parade in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 2022. The Pride Parade returned to the Lakeview and Uptown neighborhoods after a three year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Parade watchers at the 51st LGBTQ Pride Parade in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 2022. The Pride Parade returned to the Lakeview and Uptown neighborhoods after a three year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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People participate in the 51st LGBTQ Pride Parade in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 2022
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Performers in the 51st LGBTQ Pride Parade in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 2022
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Parade watchers at the 51st LGBTQ Pride Parade in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 2022
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (middle) and Chicago's First Lady Amy Eshleman (right) attend the 51st LGBTQ Pride Parade in Chicago, Illinois, on June 26, 2022
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People gather at the Capital Pride Parade on June 11, 2022, in Washington, DC. The event celebrates communities across the LGBTQ spectrum and allies.
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A member of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence during the annual Pride Parade celebrations in Washington DC. Thousands gathered for the parade, which was back fully in-person after two years of modified celebrations because of the pandemic.
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A parade goer at the annual Pride Parade celebrations in Washington DC on June 11, 2022. The celebration spread along a 1.5 mile route through the Shaw, Logan Circle and Dupont Circle neighborhoods.
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Thousands gathered for the annual Pride Parade in Washington DC on June 11, 2022, which was back fully in-person after two years of modified celebrations because of the pandemic.
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People along the roadside as they gather to celebrate the annual LGBTQ Pride Parade in Washington DC on June 11. 2022
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People dancing during the annual LGBT Pride Parade celebrations in Washington DC on June 11, 2022
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Two men are seen kissing during the annual Pride Parade celebrations in Washington DC. Thousands gathered for the parade, which was back fully in-person after two years of modified celebrations because of the pandemic.
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