Gray skies and drizzle have given way to sunshine, multicolored flags and celebrations as the nation’s capital hosts the World Pride parade.

Looking out across the street at parade floats passing by, Matthew Gudahl smiled as someone with a megaphone shouted, "Happy Pride." Gudahl, 37, stood out as he was surrounded by people wearing outfits full of bright colors along the sidewalk of Emmanuel Cleaver II Boulevard.

Thousands converged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Capital Pride Parade Saturday in Washington, D.C., amid an extended WorldPride LGBTQ+ celebration that is billed as the world's largest.

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds.

Celebrating the history of the LGBTQ+ community, central Illinois hosts several Pride Month events each year throughout June and July.

Despite the rain and cloudy sky, supporters still gathered around festively, ready to begin their mile walk from STCC down to Springfield City Hall.

We believe that no one should ever have to hide who they are and no one should live in fear simply because of how they identify or who they love,” Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica

The president’s moves affecting L.G.B.T.Q. people were on the minds of attendees, but there was no stopping the party.