Hundreds lined Haddon Avenue in Haddon Township, New Jersey, Thursday night for the annual Pride Parade , with all the colors and feelings of pride on full display.

"It's awesome, it's beautiful, it's what Pride is," said Lauren Smith from Voorhees.

The parade featured bands, floats, entertainment and participants of the two and four-legged variety.

"This is our second year coming. We came last year and had an absolute blast, so we're back again," said Gracie Broglin from West Deptford.

Randy Teague is the mayor of Haddon Township.

"It means that everyone is welcome, we're an inclusionary community and we accept everybody," says Teague.

For many, this night is a chance to be accepted.

"It just makes us feel very welcome and feel comfortable and safe together," said Dejenee Mathis

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