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Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
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The Fourth Annual Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival took place Saturday beginning at Annapolis City Dock and ending at Maryland Hall. Fashion designer Christian Siriano was the grand marshal. This year’s theme was “Anchored with Pride.”

Sarah Sinnott at the festival at Maryland Hall. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Sarah Sinnott at the festival at Maryland Hall. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Drag queen Lady Luminescence, seated and Essie Murphy watch the parade on Amos Garrett Boulevard. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Drag queen Lady Luminescence, seated and Essie Murphy watch the parade on Amos Garrett Boulevard. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
People gather at the festival at Maryland Hall after the parade. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
People gather at the festival at Maryland Hall after the parade. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
People gather at the festival at Maryland Hall after the parade. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
People gather at the festival at Maryland Hall after the parade. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Steve Ticknor and his daughter Sabyne Ticknor dance to the sounds of the Naptown Brass Band playing the festival at Maryland Hall. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Steve Ticknor and his daughter Sabyne Ticknor dance to the sounds of the Naptown Brass Band playing the festival at Maryland Hall. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans cheer as the parade exits West Street on to Amos Garrett Boulevard. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans cheer as the parade exits West Street on to Amos Garrett Boulevard. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Annapolis Pride board chairman Joe Toolan waves to the parade marchers on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Annapolis Pride board chairman Joe Toolan waves to the parade marchers on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
India Raymond holds a sign as she marches with the Doll Wax Salon group. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
India Raymond holds a sign as she marches with the Doll Wax Salon group. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Former Governor Larry Hogan marches with his group of supporters on West Street.The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Former Governor Larry Hogan marches with his group of supporters on West Street.The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Atticus Maricle waves a Pride flag on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Atticus Maricle waves a Pride flag on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Annapolis Pride Parade Grand Marshal fashion designer Christian Siriano waves to the crowd on Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Annapolis Pride Parade Grand Marshal fashion designer Christian Siriano waves to the crowd on Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride flout makes its way on to Church Circle off Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The Annapolis Pride flout makes its way on to Church Circle off Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Fans watch as the parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
A girl passes out Pride Flags on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
A girl passes out Pride Flags on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Former Governor Larry Hogan marches with his group of supporters on West Street.The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Former Governor Larry Hogan marches with his group of supporters on West Street.The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marchers make their way up Main Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The parade makes its way up West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marcher Tamiko Neal on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Parade marcher Tamiko Neal on West Street. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
KJ Brennan on The Colonial Players float. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
KJ Brennan on The Colonial Players float. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Aug. Hardesty, 5, with the Naptown Sings and Plays group, runs around the festival at Maryland Hall. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Aug. Hardesty, 5, with the Naptown Sings and Plays group, runs around the festival at Maryland Hall. The Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival was held Saturday. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
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