Published: 8/28/2011

Toledo Gay Pride parade

Thousands gathered for Toledo's first Gay Pride parade. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Equality Ohio worker Kim Welter waves to the crowd during the Toledo Gay Pride parade downtown. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Marchers take part in the Toledo Gay Pride parade downtown. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Marchers call for unity during the Toledo Gay Pride parade in downtown. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Equality Ohio is one of the many organizations that marched during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A member of the crowd picks up candy from the street during the Toledo Gay Pride parade in downtown. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo This sign was on the back of one of the motorcycles that led the Toledo Gay Pride parade. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A marcher puts a lei on a member of the crowd during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Rainbow flags are on display during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Bowling Green resident Jane Rosser collects signatures for a school anti-bullying petition during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. Signing the petition is Steven Kingdom with his pet lizard Charlie.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bowling Green resident Jane Rosser collects signatures for a school anti-bullying petition during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. Signing ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toledo native Sydney Parker dances to live music during the Toledo Gay Pride parade downtown. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The band No Excuses performs during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. Band members Lisa Binkowski, left, and Merri Bame. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Kim Welter applauds the live band No Excuses during the Toledo Gay Pride parade. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Toledo Gay Pride parade

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