Hundreds gather in downtown Rockford for annual Pride Month Kick Off Party

ROCKFORD — Hundreds gathered Saturday on the lawn next to The Office Nightclub in downtown Rockford to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month.

Festivities included a parade, drag bingo, vendors, food and live music.

Local drag celebrities and representatives from area LGBTQ and allied organizations attended the free event along with members and supporters of Rockford's LGBTQ community.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Proudly Rockford: Hundreds gather for Pride Month Kick Off Party