“Diversity” certainly was present at the Washington, D.C., Pride parade as law enforcement, straight and gay families, religious groups, and others marched along the parade route on Saturday.
Here are 15 things I noticed at the 2024 D.C. Pride parade:
1. Five Military Branches
Servicemen and servicewomen representing the five military branches marched at the front of the parade.
2. Fire Department and EMS, Too
Washington’s fire department and emergency medical services participated in the parade. Fire department members carried a sign reading, “Fire doesn’t discriminate, neither do we.”
3. Police Participation
The Washington metro police department marched, too, with some officers carrying Pride flags and wearing rainbow stickers. Some policemen monitoring the parade showed their support by wearing other rainbow…
