There was also a time of remembrance scheduled for victims of LGBTQ+ violence. Saturday's festivities included dance and music on multiple stages under a sunny sky with temperatures in the 70s.
Thousands of people, many in colorful costumes, kicked off 2019 Motor City Pride Festival weekend on Saturday amid rainbow flags in downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza.ĭescribed on its website as Michigan's largest pride celebration, the event is expected to draw 40,000 people celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.