"It's a great day for (the) Pride (festival). But every day is a great day to be gay in Salt Lake City," she said.

Festivities continue today with a closing social tea party at The Depot at 5 p.m. with Salt Lake's own DJ K.

For more information, go to www.utahpridecenter.org.

If you go. . .

What: Utah Pride Festival Parade

When: 9 a.m. today

Where: Downtown Salt Lake City — The parade starts near State Street and 400 South, cuts east across South Temple, then down 200 East and funnels back onto Library and Washington squares. Grand marshal John Amaechi will lead the way with nearly 50 other parade entries.

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