The Capitol Mall proved to be a pleasant crowd gatherer for today's Sacramento PRIDE Festival.

Southside Park was the starting point for the parade which traveled north on 7th St and ended on Capitol Mall.

Here's some snapshots taken during the parade and festival:

Fred Palmer holds a rainbow flag gliding down 7th St. in the parade.

The River City Sisters march up 7th Street.

Darrell Steinberg and Dave Jones sit atop the back seat of a convertible.

 Priscilla Carlisle marches up 7th Street.

Fans lined the route (above and below)

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Ballroom dancers Melissa Bryden and Janell Darrock.

The parade dispersed into the crowd at the PRIDE Festival along Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets. A rainbow balloon arch went across the street.

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Kels Rogers sang with Rendevous Cool w/Beans.

Some folks enjoyed squaredancing.

Cinderella was a hit with the little ones.

Allyn Pharo waves to the crowd below.

SacPress Photos | Kati Garner