Photos: St. Louisans bring the love to PrideFest despite heat, ‘hateful’ political climate ^19.1%

STLPR - By Kavahn Mansouri - 6/28/2026, 8:55 PM

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Rainbow-colored flags waved, folding fans clacked, and onlookers dripped with sweat while St. Louis’ annual parade celebrating Pride made its way down Market Street on Sunday as a weeklong heat wave set in on St. Louis. “It's a little hot, but we're no bacon,” said Jordan Braxton, Pride St. Louis’ director. “We're a resilient community —... more