It may have been blazing hot this Sunday, but nothing could deter the incredible spirit coursing through Uptown as Charlotte Pride’s 2019 celebration hit its high note with the annual Pride Parade. Whether you were there or not, we have a gallery of photographs from Bethany Otten that will make it all come alive for you. Click the image below to see them.

And, for those of you wondering, “Wait … why don’t we celebrate Pride month in June here in the Queen City?” … we’ve got an answer. Okay, we don’t. Our pal Nick de la Canal, host of WFAE’s “FAQ City” does. Click here to listen to his 2018 podcast on why Charlotte celebrates pride in August.