PHOTOS: Queens Pride 2013

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PHOTOS: Queens Pride
Queens, New York helped kick off Pride month with its annual parade and festival on Sunday.
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          Jun 04, 2013
          
        
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One of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world, Queens, New York has celebrated the beauty of the LGBT community with its parade and festival since 1993. Now the second largest Pride celebration in the New York metropolitan area, the event continues to foster the visibility of the LGBT community as well as the many cultures and religions that make up the New York City borough. Take a look at our collection of photos from the 2013 celebration.
For more Queens Pride photos visit FreeVerse Photography.

        
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