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2022 NYC Pride Parade Makes Triumphant Comeback: Photos

Thousands of people filled New York City's streets Sunday to celebrate freedom just days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Revelers march down Fifth Avenue during the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday in New York.
Revelers march down Fifth Avenue during the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

MANHATTAN, NY — The annual NYC Pride March was officially back on and in full swing Sunday after being scaled down last year due to the pandemic. Thousands filled the streets of New York City to celebrate gay rights as rainbow flags, confetti and parade floats fluttered around.

While spirits around the parade were joyous, the purpose of Sunday's march held more urgency than before as a newfound fear lingers from the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade just days prior. It was only in 2015 that the court recognized same-sex marriage, and many fear that right will quickly be stripped away following the court's latest ruling.

The large turnout of this year's NYC parade was similar for marches across the country. See photos of all the best moments from the 2022 NYC Pride Parade in New York below.

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Revelers march down Fifth Avenue during the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Spectators watch as revelers march down Fifth Avenue during the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
The general atmosphere of the parade was jubilant. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
More participants march down Fifth Avenue during Sunday's parade. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
A reveler marches down Fifth Avenue during the annual NYC Pride March on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
A reveler holds a sign showing support for abortion rights as she marches down Fifth Avenue during the parade. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Positive messages were seen on signs all around the city. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Revelers with Planned Parenthood march down Fifth Avenue during the festivities. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
A man jumps high in the air during the march. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Spectators watch as revelers march down Fifth Avenue. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
People of all ages come out to celebrate and join in on the annual event. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Spectators cheer on as revelers march down Fifth Avenue. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Revelers march in costume during the parade. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

The Associated Press contributed to this post.

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