Photos of San Francisco Pride's best costumes and political signs

This weekend's San Francisco Pride festivities have come and gone. From the Trans March on Friday, to Amy Schneider's passionate Sunday afternoon speech, to Martha Wash's headlining performance, the weekend was full of joyous celebration of LGBTQ culture.

Although Pride has already featured nearly a month's worth of programming, Sunday's march was the main event and attendees didn't hold back. The Civic Center area buzzed with excitement, with the smell of bacon-wrapped hot dogs filling the air as performers on stilts paraded through the street. Booths throughout the area promoted LGBTQ organizations and sold rainbow-colored souvenirs, and many an order of garlic fries were consumed.

But perhaps the most fun aspect of the event was the people-watching. In true San Francisco style, attendees wore their summer best — or nothing at all. In addition to the strong fits, plenty of attendees came in full homemade costumes. 

The jubilant event came on the heels of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, outlawing the right to abortion in much of the country. Many along the parade route expressed their anger about the court ruling by hoisting signs in favor of reproductive rights. It made for a sharp contrast with the otherwise festive atmosphere, but the spirit of solidarity, resistance and cathartic celebration went hand in...