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Celebration on Heels of Historic Ruling - Revelers gathered and waved their rainbow flags in New York City on June 30 for the annual Pride Parade. There was much to celebrate this year as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a decision which allows married same-sex couples to have the same federal benefits as straight couples. View 10 scenes from the parade.  — Natelege Whaley(Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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A March Down to the Village - Parade participants began lining up at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue. The event kicked off at 12 p.m. and marchers proceeded downtown to Christopher and Greenwich Streets. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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43 Years of Pride - Thousands watched the floats drive down Fifth Avenue in the parade's 43rd year. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Rainbow Flags Fill Streets - Rainbow flags were popularized as a symbol for LGBT pride by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker in 1978. Some attendees were creative in how they wore their flag, such as the man above, who donned the fabric as a hat.  (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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NYC Mayor Marches in Parade - New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg waved to revelers while marching in the parade. He sensed a change in the air because of the Supreme Court's ruling. “What it really says is that this country is maturing as we have with all civil rights issues over time,” Bloomberg said to the Daily News.  (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Mayoral Candidate Shows Support - New York City mayoral candidate John Liu participated in the colorful event. Liu marched in a pride parade in Brooklyn, New York, earlier in June, according to the Brooklyn Paper. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Over 300 Unique Organizations Were Present - Parade watchers screamed in high energy as they witnessed more than 300 unique groups represent their various non-profit and community organizations and businesses in the parade. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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50 Floats Prepped for Parade - Attendees had much to be excited about as this year's parade was one of the largest. Fifty floats were prepped to line up Fifth Avenue for the festivities. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Mayoral Candidate Anthony Weiner Waves to Revelers - New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner made an appearance in the pride march. (Photo:Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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Newlyweds Show Their Love - Two men dressed in cowboy hats wore "Just Married" signs and showed off their new union by holding hands in the parade. (Photo: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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