Photos: Anchorage celebrates annual pride parade

Pride attendees watch the festivities. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.

Crowds filled the Delaney Park Strip for the annual Anchorage Pride Parade, held on June 29. This year’s pride parade was once again hosted by the Alaskans Together Foundation.

Festivities continued after the pride parade concluded, with a family-friendly party being held in the Delaney Park Strip for the rest of the afternoon. Several drag artists performed throughout the day, and dozens of booths offered attendees a chance to purchase artwork or get information about local services. 

The crowd cheers as the pride parade begins marching down 9th Avenue. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Spectators line the streets as the parade kicks off. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Members of the Anchorage Front Runners and Rage City Roller Derby walk and roll through the parade. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska was this year’s grand marshal for the Anchorage Pride Parade. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Parade participants show support for Palestine. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Alaska Representatives Jennie Armstrong and Andrew Gray ride through the pride parade. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Incoming Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance speaks to the crowd. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Pride parade attendees pose for a portrait. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
The Alaskan Animal Rescue Friends had several dogs and puppies available for adoption at the park strip. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Drag queen Gigi Monroe poses for a portrait before their performance. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Drag performer Hank VanDickerson takes the stage. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Crowd members offer dollar bills to Hank VanDickerson. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.
Pride attendees watch the festivities. Photo by Rachel Musselwhite.