A few rain clouds proved no match as a sea of rainbows flooded downtown Salem for the seventh annual North Shore Pride Parade and Festival, themed #TrueSelf. Celebrity Grand Marshal actress and comedian Caroline Rhea and her daughter Ava led the parade through the city along a newly extended route ending at Salem Commons for the festival. Over 10,000 people came out to celebrate as festival emcee WZLX Classic Rock radio personality Angie C and performances by Annie Brobst, Vinyl Groove, Jme Redd and Big Ol Dirty Bucket entertained the crowds throughout the afternoon. Afterwards, at Murphy’s Pub for the Official After Party, guests danced to music by local favorite DJ Andrea Stamas and enjoyed a benefit comedy show by Caroline Rhea.
