Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, straight, white, black, Latinx Americans and people from across the world all marched in solidarity Sunday to protest how they believe the Trump administration could negatively affect the LGBT community. 'We are living the legacy of Stonewall,' she said.Ĭrowds stretched for blocks across the parade route near the National Mall, and while Lewis said they anticipated more than 200,000 marchers, she said the number of people who showed up blew their expectations.
planning committee for the Equality March, said, as 'YMCA' by the Village People blared from large, black speakers behind her.
'Stonewall began as a riot,' Sian Lewis, a member of the D.C. Pride parades are known for glitter, upbeat music and happy people dancing on bright floats, as they make their way through loud, colorful crowds.
