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2011 Gay Pride Parade

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Published June 27, 2011, 4:00 a.m. ET
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Pride of New York: A triumphant Gov. Andrew Cuomo (right), along with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, march in NYC’s Gay Pride Parade, a day after the state’s historic gay marriage vote. Reuters
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Altar bound: A pair of women share an embrace during the gay pride parade, the day after New York became the largest state to legalize gay marriage. Michael Artsis
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Where it all began: People cheer in front of the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, where the modern gay rights movement began. AP
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Walking tall: Marchers strut down Fifth Avenue as the Empire State Building looms in the background during the gay pride parade. AFP/Getty Images
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“Sassy,” dressed as a bride, celebrates the state’s vote during parade. EPA
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Colorful and raucous every year, the parade this weekend turned into a victory celebration. EPA
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Hearts on their sleeves: These bikers wear pro-Cuomo stickers on their arms as they rumble down the parade route. Helayne Seidman
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A sea of rainbow flags over the crowd on 8th St. during the Gay Pride Parade. Helayne Seidman
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People hold signs thanking New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo during parade. AFP/Getty Images
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Riding high: View from a float during the Gay Pride Parade. EPA
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Matched pair: These fellas say it loud and proud at the Gay Pride Parade. Derek Storm / Splash News
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With a bang: The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Marching Band walks down Fifth Avenue. AFP/Getty Images
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Got his vote: A man holds a sign thanking New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo during the parade. AFP/Getty Images
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John Cadue wears a bridal veil on Fifth Ave. as he marches in the parade. Helayne Seidman
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All aboard: A brightly-festooned double-decker bus packed with shirtless men rolls down the parade route. Michael Artsis
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Flying high: Balloons making out the rainbow flag are carried down ifth Avenue. AFP/Getty Images
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Christina Careaga, right, and Hannah Thielmann share a kiss as they celebrate during the Gay Pride Parade. Getty Images
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