Loftis said an alternate marching route was made, but a "cascade of errors" led the group of at least 50 troops from the 120th graduating class to march through the flag ceremony.

LGBTQ+ Washingtonians joined state officials Wednesday in raising the Pride flag outside the state Capitol building in Olympia. Their message: Washington will continue to welcome — and fight to protect — the LGBTQ+ community. Gov. Bob Ferguson said that the national climate makes events like this June 4 Pride flag raising all the more important.

Philadelphia celebrates Pride month with events and a commitment to LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting historic activism and offering legal protections for the community.