Pride in the CLE: A movement towards social equality, peace, love, and respect for all

Bob Perkoski Thursday, June 08, 2023
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Pride in the CLE 2023 took place last Saturday, June 3, with thousands of revelers hitting the streets of downtown Cleveland to celebrate Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community, and advocate for the equitable and just treatment for everyone.

Organized by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, and sponsored by nearly 70 partner organizations, marchers stepped off in Public Square and made their way through the streets to Malls B and C for the festival.

FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski was there, capturing the day in all of its glory.
Bob Perkoski
Bob Perkoski

About the Author: Bob Perkoski

In addition to his work for Fresh Water, Bob Perkoski is the official photographer for LAND studio and Cleveland Burlesque. He recently published a book of his photos Rust Belt Burlesque. He's had work published in other books like LGBTQ Cleveland by Ken Schneck, Rust Belt Chic: The Cleveland Anthology, Rust Belt Chic: The Pittsburgh Anthology and Moon Cleveland by Douglas Trattner. Previously he was co-founder/art director for Balanced Living Magazine. His substantial portfolio includes news coverage, portraiture, commercial imagery and fine art. Perkoski's first solo show, These Walks of Life premiered in December 2016 in Negative Space Gallery. Visit Perkoski Photography for complete profile information.
 
Originally from Conneaut, Ohio, Perkoski now lives close to the city in Parma. He has been Fresh Water's managing photographer since the publication's September 2010 inception.

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