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One of the first men I met in Ukraine was Sasha.

Mark has attended more Pride events than most people may have had a chance to – and he’s not slowing down, either.

Pride in San Francisco has indirectly brought the LGBTQ community together with the librarian community for some time.

Jazz’s first time experience at Pride as an out queer woman came with the opportunity to hear their stories directly from them.

A married couple reminisces on marching in a San Francisco Pride parade with an old friend as ’emotional and exhilarating’.

Even at Pride, not everyone gets to find people just like them. Ethan was able to.

Some 80s nostalgia for Pride can’t hurt anyone.

This senior just recently attended their first Pride, once again proving it’s never too late to live proud and free.

He has attended Seattle Pride for nearly 25 years because he wants to make sure the experience can be positive for those that come after him.

One of the United Kingdom’s first Pride celebrations is still a “thrilling day” for those who attended more than 30 years ago.

Matthew’s summer of Pride involved visiting San Francisco, hanging with Tim Burton characters and honoring his dad.

At her first Pride event, Dresden Grogan shared her love with others to ensure “they will ALWAYS have a mother’s love.”

“I want everyone to know that they are not alone, and to continue fighting.”

Terri’s first Pride celebration was like most of ours – ‘I would never forget.’

“The support I feel whenever I’m at an LGBTQ event brings me back to this day…”

The generations separating them doesn’t prevent them from sharing Pride together.

This couple has gone 30 years strong, and still find ways to liven up the Pride experience.

Patrick shares a picture from Cork, Ireland’s first Pride Parades in 2019.

Josh’s picture from his first Pride experience was special, but his words for those who haven’t gotten the chance yet are even better.

A LGBTQ-affirming churchgoer describes her first Pride experience in the capital of the South with her family.