Crime & Safety
Aurora's First Pride Parade In Pictures
Here are some images from the parade that made history.
AURORA, IL — Aurora reached a historic milestone when it hosted its first Pride Parade Sunday. Throngs of people came out to paint the city rainbow, despite dangerous temperatures and conflicting Father's Day events. Some local police cars even donned rainbow decals during the festivities.
Some protesters turned out to oppose the event, leading to some brief tense moments throughout the celebration.
Here's a look at some of the images residents shared on social media to share their love, enthusiasm, and support for the Aurora Pride Parade.
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Happy pride! #AuroraPride pic.twitter.com/1LRyi94ci4
— Jessica Bluemke Greiff (@blueburie) June 17, 2018
At the pride flag raising at the Town hall today, where we celebrate our diversity and remember that love always wins over hate. #AuroraPride #AuroraProud pic.twitter.com/8agZF5diik
— Tom Mrakas (@TMrakas) June 12, 2018
Our allies blocking the haters. @IndivisibleIL11 @IndivisibleIL11 #auroraPride pic.twitter.com/6UkRjmBVzl
— Windy City Times (@WindyCityTimes1) June 17, 2018
Some religious jerks showed up but fortunately so did some incredible young people, some loving parents, and people who won't let hate thrive in their community! #pride#auroraPride pic.twitter.com/BGeEdIgwXW
— queers pretty corpse (@joshbcooley) June 17, 2018
The experience was amazing, and the significance that this day had on those who marched and watched, was not lost on me. #LoveisLove #AuroraPride pic.twitter.com/b1nqLWxu7f
— Brandon Pettigrew (@bpettigrew87) June 17, 2018
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