The Disability Pride parade and festival took place at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023. Over 100 people visited the plaza as events went on, starting the day with a parade around the square.

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    The Disability Pride parade and festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Gab Bonesso leads a parade during the disability pride festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Lester L. Bennett II participates in the Disability Pride Parade at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Hazell Azzer, community outreach coordinator for Aids Free Pittsburgh organizes their booth during the disability pride festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Tess Dally dances to music being played by The Elemental during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Matt Berwick poses for a portrait during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    “At first this sign was my shield, now it is my banner.” Rich Davis poses for a portrait during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Alisa Grishman attends the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Harrison Burgess and Siena Howie attend the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Jill Wimer checks out a food truck during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Christie Cyktor attends the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Lester L. Bennett II works a booth for Laurel Medical Solutions during the Disability Pride Parade at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Dr. Rory Cooper (right) speaks on stage while Daniel Randolph interprets using sign language during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Gab Bonesso introduces speakers during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    The Disability Pride Festival took place at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Derek Hought of Canine Companions introduces festival attendees to a future service dog during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Tess Dally dances to music being played by The Elemental during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Marie Abreu listens to bands play at the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    A guitar case sits in the road near Schenley Plaza during the Disability Pride Festival on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    Tess Dally dances with Mark Steidl and his mother Tina Calabro during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    The Disability Pride Festival took place at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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    The Elemental plays on stage during the Disability Pride Festival at Schenley Plaza on Aug. 26, 2023.
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