28 NYC Pride Attendees Share the Most Inspiring Moments

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Alexandra McMullen, 16, attends the Pride March in New York City on June 29.

Image: Mashable Niki Walker

By Yohana Desta2014-06-30 18:53:04 UTC

NYC Pride hosted its annual Pride March on Sunday, in advocacy and celebration of the LGBT community. Over 50 floats rolled down the streets of midtown and downtown Manhattan, along with drag queens, support groups, politicians and celebrity guests. This year's grand marshals included actress Laverne Cox (of Orange Is the New Black fame), actor Jonathan Groff and activist Rea Carey.

See also: The Evolution of the Pride Parade, From Somber March to Celebration

Mashable took to the boisterous and glitter-sprinkled streets to create Vine videos and livestream the event in its entirety.

We also interviewed march-goers to find out what appealed to them about the colorful celebration. They described the day as "hot, electric and high." Others named Lady Gaga an important LGBT icon.

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BONUS: NYC Pride March: Celebrating How Far We've Come

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