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Cloudy, gray skies spared Saturday’s vibrant march. The rain came later, canceling a concert at Rideout Park. Photo by Maia Kennedy Photography

Concord Pridefest in pictures

Cloudy skies didn’t mute the music — or the smiles — of Concord’s colorful celebration of its first-ever formal Pridefest flag-raising and march on Saturday.

Here’s a glimpse of the early festivities… before rain ultimately did end the day early.

Photos by Maia Kennedy Photography

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Marcia Macres, Concord Firefighter Tim O’Malley, Assistant Fire Chief Brian Whitney, and First Parish Minister Amy Freedman hold the Pride flag before it’s raised.
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The flying of the rainbow banner drew a rapt crowd to Concord Center.
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Pridefest marchers step off in Concord Center.
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Concord Police Officer Leah Olansky flashes a smile as she stops traffic to let marchers pass safely.
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Laura Davis smiles as son Emory flashes the thumbs up ahead of the march.
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Friends Charlotte Hyland and Leanne Bateman sent (and wore) messages of peace and love at Concord’s first-ever Pride Fest.
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A Pride marcher smiles to beat the band on Main Street.
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Cloudy, gray skies spared the vibrant march. Rain later scrubbed a planned Rideout Park concert.
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Why march when you can hitch a rainbow ride?
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A flower-crowned performer at the start of the inaugural Concord Pride festivities.
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A group gathers to hear speakers at First Parish ahead of the Pride march.
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Steve Bermundo, designer of the Concord Pride t-shirt.