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U.S. military Color Guard leads off pride parade in nation’s capital

U.S. military Color Guard leads off pride parade in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — Thousands turned out for Capital Pride over the weekend, marked by the annual pride parade through the streets of the nation’s capital on Saturday, and a street fair and festival on Sunday/

And for the first time ever, a U.S. military color guard marched alongside rainbow flags in the parade.

Enjoy these photos from photographer Tim Evanson:

The U.S. Army Military District of Washington   provides the first ever Color Guard for an LGBT pride parade,
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington provides the first ever Color Guard for an LGBT pride parade, Tim Evanson
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe served as Grand Marshal.
Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe served as Grand Marshal. Tim Evanson
DC Mayor Vincent Gray
DC Mayor Vincent Gray Tim Evanson
DC council member David Catania
DC council member David Catania Tim Evanson

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Peace Corps
Peace Corps Tim Evanson
Peace Corps pride
Peace Corps pride Tim Evanson
Teen scientist and cancer researcher Jack Andraka
Teen scientist and cancer researcher Jack Andraka Tim Evanson
Miss AGLA (Gay Arlington)
Miss AGLA (Arlington Gay & Lesbian Alliance) Tim Evanson
DC Roller Girls
DC Roller Girls Tim Evanson

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Christian and Ziegfelds
Christian and Ziegfelds Tim Evanson
Tom Coburn Photography
Tom Coburn Photography Tim Evanson
Latina pride
Latina pride Tim Evanson
Latino price
Latino pride Tim Evanson

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