Paradegoers filled every spot on the ledge on the Grand Avenue Bridge over Deal Lake for the Gay Pride parade Sunday.
“It’s grown immensely since I first started coming in 2005. The parade is astronomical in New York City, but I think they are getting there here,” said Diane Contreras, 53, of Atlantic Highlands.
The parade started on Main Street with the Jersey Pride banner “A State of Equality” leading the way, followed by the roar of groups of motorcycle clubs. Forty groups marched in the parade that wrapped around Cookman, Grand and Sunset avenues on its way to the festival grounds in front of Convention Hall.