EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- East Providence celebrates Pride month with a flag raising ceremony and a parade.

State and local leaders, including keynote speaker Rhode Island Foundation President & CEO David Cilcilline, Senate President Val Lawson and Mayor Bob DaSailva gathered at City Hall, for the flag raising at 10 a.m.

A parade then departed, making its way through the city, ending at Weaver Library, where food, entertainment and other vendors were available.

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