NYC Gay Pride March celebrates court wins

Parade Grand Marshal Edie Windsor, who successfully sued the United States government over the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), waves to revelers while riding in the New York Gay Pride March in New York, June 30, 2013.

This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage.

Costumed participants prepare to walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York City, June 30, 2013.

The 44th annual parade drew more than 500,000 people as part of Gay Pride Week.

New York Gay Pride March participants walk down 5th Avenue in New York, June 30, 2013.

New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner participates in the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Participants walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York, June 30, 2013.

A reveler watches the New York Gay Pride March in New York, June 30, 2013.

Revelers walk in the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

A woman holds a sign that reads, "I Adore My Lesbian Daughters, Keep them Safe" while watching the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Costumed participants celebrate during the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Revelers watch the New York Gay Pride March in New York, June 30, 2013.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg waves to revelers while walking in the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Costumed participants prepare to walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Two men share a kiss during the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Revelers watch the New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

Parade participants are framed by rainbow balloons as they march down Manhattan's 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March, June 30, 2013.

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