See some the signs on display at Boston's Pride Parade
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Take a look at some of the signs spotted at the celebrations:
A person held a sign that read "Hate Never Made America Great" on the sidelines of Boston's Pride parade.
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Participants smiled and snapped photos while holding a sign that read "No One Is Illegal On Stolen Land" during Saturday's parade, a criticism on the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration in the US.
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Kate Merritt-O'Toole walked in a cardboard tank while protesting in the Boston Pride For The People Parade, which read "Powered by DEI."
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Aurora Burgos marched with protesters during the Boston Pride parade holding a sign that read "Hope Your Birthday Sucks," a dig at President Trump's 79th birthday that coincided with festivities.
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A dog joined in the chanting with protesters during the parade. One participant carried a sign that read "No King Then No King Now."
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As protesters and pride participants marched together toward the Boston Common, some people carried signs that read "Resist with Pride."
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Samantha Coombs carried a sign displaying an upside down American flag — a sign of distress — with the words "Justice For All" while marching in Boston's Pride parade.
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One parade goer carried a Pride flag with the words "You Are Loved" written across.
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Several marchers carried homemade signs to Saturday's parade and protest, many of which expressed alarm and outrage at the Trump administration's policies.
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