ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford kicked off Pride Month with the city's second annual Pride Parade, along with multiple different activities going on around the area.

The parade started at East State and Third Street before crossing the Rock River. The hour-long parade ended at Wyman Street.

The streets were filled with community allies and supporters.

The parade crowd turned its attention to an afterparty put on by multiple vendors and organizations that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Co-Owners of The Office Niteclub said they are proud of the growth they have seen regarding support and attendance.

"Just to look out here and see all the allies, families, friends, neighbors, loved ones, to see how much it's grown since we started this, it's a beautiful thing to see," said The Off

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