On Saturday, June 6, hundreds of Chapel Hill residents and members of the community gathered on Franklin Street to celebrate Pride Month. There were drummers, art installations, vendors, drag performances and more.

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck MC’d the event, while Henry Taylor took pictures. Here are photos from the event:

 

Featured image via Henry Taylor/Chapel Hill Media Group.

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