CLEVELAND — Cleveland Pride returned Saturday for its 10th year with energy, bringing together thousands in a powerful celebration of identity, community and resistance.

The annual march through downtown wasn’t just a show of color and joy. It was also a call to action.

Elizabeth Katavich was one of several leading chants with a megaphone, her voice ringing out above the crowd.

“What do we want? Queer liberation! When do we want it? Now!” Katavich said.

It marked the first time in years that chants were part of the official Pride march in Cleveland, turning the event into more than just a walk.

“Given the current political climate, given what we are facing with the current administration on the state level, we figured this is the best year to have a very strong united front,” Katavich

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