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Springfield Pride Parade persists despite rainy day on June 7

by Sophie Markham | Jun 11, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield

A parade goer holds up a sign that says “Who you are is beautiful” at the fourth annual Pride Parade.
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SPRINGFIELD — Despite pouring rain on June 7, the Springfield Pride Parade returned for its fourth year. The parade stepped off at the Springfield Technical Community College Campus before the Pride Parade Block Party kicked off at Stearns Square following the parade.

The Springfield Pride Organization lead their 4th annual Pride Parade down State St onto Main St and head towards Sterns Square for the Pride Parade Block Party.
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A paradegoer waves the transgender flag as they chant for Pride at the 4th Annual Pride Parade.
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Parade goers walk along Main St., passing the Mass Mutual Center at the 4th Annual Pride Parade. 
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Roller skaters roll down Main Street during a torrential downpour at the fourth annual Pride Parade.
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– A mesh rainbow connected to a parade float makes it way down Main St. during torrential downpour at the 4th Annual Pride Parade.
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Parade goer holds up a sign in solidary with trans lives.
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– Wesley Days of Western Mass News poses for a snapshot as he makes his way down Main St.  alongside the Western Mass News Crew.
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A ‘furry’ spotted at the 4th Annual Pride Parade. 
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– The Behavioral Health Network March with Pride at the 4th Annual Pride Parade.
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Chapu, 3, shows his support at the 4th Annual Pride Parade. 
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