Today the Northampton LGBT community celebrated Pride Day with a parade, speakers, music, and more. I fed a meter on Elm Street with all the change in my wallet but couldn’t stay downtown for long. The clouds and drizzle didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits.

A contingent of Friends walked in the lead

Supporters came from Vermont

The Raging Grannies were loudly cheered

Catholic parents showed their pride in their children

Members of the Northampton Unitarian Society carried a large banner

This float featured colorfully attired men and women

A balloon rainbow soared above the vendor booths