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GALLERY: Pride parade, festivals return to Boston after 3 years

By Taylor Coester and Alysa Suleiman • June 14, 2023

Boston Pride For The People hosted the city’s first pride celebration in three years on June 10, 2023. Thousands of people showed up for festivities including a parade and two festivals — one family-friendly and one for ages 21 and over.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston line up for the parade. ALYSA SULEIMAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

State and city officials including Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley join Boston Pride For The People to cut the ribbon to start the parade. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

An attendee holds a pride flag while watching the parade. ALYSA SULEIMAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Jace Brouillette gives their dog Willow Grace a paw-five before the parade. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

A parade participant waves a ribbon during the parade. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

A parade attendee waves to onlookers during the parade. ALYSA SULEIMAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Ruth Fishman gets help putting on an elastic cuff before the parade. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Governor Maura Healey gives out high-fives during the parade. ALYSA SULEIMAN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

People take cover from the rain at the Government Center T station during the celebration. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Richard Parris Scott poses for a picture while wearing a pride flag dress during the festival. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

A drag performer throws roses to the audience at the festival. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Jay Monteiro applies makeup at the festival. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

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