ATLANTA – The streets of Midtown Atlanta have been packed Sunday morning as 1000’s got here out to have a good time Atlanta Homosexual Pleasure. 

By way of the sights and the sounds, many individuals say they have been glad to be in particular person for the primary time in two years.

It was arduous to overlook the colourful colours and the 1000’s of individuals coming collectively to have a good time love. 

“I believe it’s nice. The vitality is superior. It is all about celebrating variety and bringing everybody to the occasion and celebrating the day,” stated Greg Akaryd.

This is not the primary Atlanta Pleasure Parade for Akaryd and his buddy Jasmine Howard. 

“I believe the largest factor is that we’re one of many few communities within the U.S. that you just go to you see each kind of particular person if you come to one thing like this. There are loads of allies,” stated Howard.

Howard was proper about all walks of life coming collectively. Amongst these there have been Mayor Andre Dickens, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock, the Atlanta Hawks, and first responders. All of them got here collectively to have a good time. 

“After COVID hiatus, that is Atlanta coming again sturdy. That is our variety on show right here. This captures the essence of town,” stated Atlanta Police Interim Chief Schierbaum

“Every little thing leads as much as the satisfaction parade,” stated Ryan Spears. “In all probability the most effective. Probably the greatest.”

Spears says that is likelihood to indicate and really feel love.

“That is my fifth one. Yearly is superb. It’s good to see individuals come out and simply have a good time love,” Spears stated.

The one actual hiccup reported throughout Sunday’s festivities was a automotive fireplace through the parade. It delayed the procession, however nobody was injured.