First Atlanta Pride event since 2019 sees huge crowds

ATLANTA — Hundreds gathered at Piedmont Park on Saturday for the primary Atlanta Pleasure in three years.

After a pause for the pandemic, crowds have been anxious to return to the celebration.

“It feels wonderful to be again and to be pleased with who we’re and simply to be us,” Phillip Graner instructed Channel 2′s Candace McCowan.

That is the primary time the competition has returned to its full glory since 2019, and for individuals who earlier than the pandemic went 12 months after 12 months, Atlanta Pleasure has been missed.

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“To have the ability to categorical who we’re and to point out the remainder of the world that we’re part of humanity, similar to everybody else,” stated Dieter Sumer.

Companies close by have been additionally excited to have the competition again, as traces have been lengthy exterior bars and eating places.

From the LGBTQ neighborhood to allies, individuals instructed Channel 2 Motion Information this can be a place of celebration and love very important to the neighborhood.

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“It’s additionally only a celebration of your id. Individuals can take a day, a month and even years. It’s only a celebration of, ‘Hey, you figured it out and now you possibly can go present the world who you’re,’’” stated Ares Skaggs.

The festivities resume Sunday with a delight parade at midday and several other performances.

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