Portland Pride parades from the 1990s through the 2020s
Jun. 9—June is Pride month, and Portland has long been home to some of Maine's biggest Pride parades. Look back at Pride parades of the past with these photos of Portland Pride celebrations over the last few decades. For this year's Pride celebrations around the state, check out our list of 15 Pride celebrations planned throughout the month.
See more photos of life in Maine from our archives here.
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