A celebration of diversity and pride in Rochester this weekend.

The “Flower Power in the Flower City” parade ended a week-long celebration of gay pride.

People lined the route to check out the floats and marching bands. Hundreds of people took part in this year’s parade, which drew folks from long distances. “We have people from all over here; we have friends from Canada, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston; I’ve met people who have traveled quite a distance to come visit our city,” said parade organizer David McLuckie.

This year’s parade carried the theme of 1960s love. The celebration also included a moment of silence to honor victims of hate crimes.

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