A sea breeze helped keep the 44th annual Pride Parade in Hillcrest bearable amid warm and humid weather as hundreds of thousands of spectators took part in the joyful show.
“When we as San Diegans come together to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and to see the energy, the smiles on people’s faces — all walks of life — this is one of our best days in the city,” Faulconer said. “And I just absolutely love the energy and the enthusiasm.”
Freebies flowed as the 3 1/2-hour parade again saw many commercial floats. Many watched on TV at air-conditioned watch parties. (KUSI posted video online, and ABC affiliate KGTV streamed live on Facebook.)
Some of our favorite moments:
A hug for Officer Verduzco
They aren’t ‘It’
Blowing Dr. Bronner’s Magic Foam
Only has eyelashes for you
A Hillcrest flag-waver
Reaching for thrown beads
Pride of the San Diego Padres
A smiling Pride fan
No shortage of El Tricolores pride
Beach balls aren’t banned
And the best of the rest
Clergy say prayers before the Pride Parade in Hillcrest. Photo by Chris Stone
Bikers lead off the San Diego Pride Parade 2018 in Hillcrest. Photo by Chris Stone
Religious community leaders share a laugh before the San Diego Pride Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Religious leaders share a laugh before the San Diego Pride Parade.Photo by Chris Stone
Cheer LA performed during the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Military members of the Army, Navy and Marines participate in the San Diego Pride Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Family members show pride in each other during the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Parents of transgender children show support during the San Diego Pride Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Parents show support of of their children during the San Diego Pride Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Handmade signs were carried throughout the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
Members of the military cheer during the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
State Assemblyman Todd Gloria waves along the parade route. Photo by Chris Stone
State Senate President Toni Atkins (left) and Councilwoman Georgette Gomez participate in the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
A woman shows support for her family members. Photo by Chris Stone
Children applaud and wave flags for the parade in Hillcrest. Photo by Chris Stone
Proud parents show support for their children in the San Diego Pride Parade. Photo by Chris Stone
A member of the National City Fire Department hands a child a sticker. Photo by Chris Stone
Spectators reach for wrist bands thrown by a sheriff’s deputy. Photo by Chris Stone
Spectators cheer loudly as parade participants pass. Photo by Chris Stone
Jasmine and Aladdin characters get an enthusiastic reception from spectators. Photo by Chris Stone
A parade participant representing Hotel Del Coronado gets a warm reception. Photo by Chris Stone
Spectators reach for a bag of beach balls carried by a parade participant. Photo by Chris Stone
Members of a Hispanic group dress in Dia de Los Muertes costumes. Photo by Chris Stone
A man riding riding on the Dr. Bronner’s Magic Foam Experience twirls his hair. Photo by Chris Stone
A member of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Foam Experience makes a heart on the sudsy wall. Photo by Chris Stone
A parade participant dances with a San Diego police traffic officer. Photo by Chris Stone
A roller skating San Diego Pride Parade participant entertains the crowds. Photo by Chris Stone
County supervisor candidate Nathan Fletcher and state Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher walk hand in hand. Photo by Chris Stone
A member of a Democratic contingent carries a supportive sign for gay pride. Photo by Chris Stone
A woman with the NBC7 group is a colorful participant. Photo by Chris Stone
A parade participant displays his fan and smile. Photo by Chris Stone
A performer in the Pride Parade entertains the crowds along the parade route in Hillcrest. Photo by Chris Stone
The Jamul Indian Village of the Kumeyaay Nation participates in the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
County supervisor candidate Bonnie Dumanis participates with her partner. Photo by Chris Stone
Volunteers join the parade at the end by getting under a huge pride flag. Photo by Chris Stone
A 2018 parade participant from the Marriott Hotel shows her colorful best. Photo by Chris Stone
A spectator gives San Diego Officer Max Verduzco a hug as he patrols along the Pride Parade route. Photo by Chris Stone
Religious groups show their support during the San Diego Pride Parade in Hillcrest. Photo by Chris Stone
A man poses in high heel shoe in the parade. Photo by Chris Stone
