LA Pride In WeHo

Hundreds of thousands of people turned out Sunday to join in the celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities at the 41st annual L.A. Pride parade in West Hollywood.

The parade kicked off at 11 a.m. at Crescent Heights Boulevard and continued west along Santa Monica Boulevard to San Vicente Boulevard.

Three-time national figure skating champion Johnny Weir served as the parade's grand marshal. He said that now, more than ever, is the time to stand up and be proud.

The parade has been held yearly since 1970, except in 1973 when infighting over previous year displays left organizers in disarray. The parade was held in Hollywood until 1979, when it was moved to West Hollywood.

Organizers and participants said the event is really about showing pride and bringing awareness to social injustices.

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