Throughout the country - and around the world - the last weekend in June marks some of the largest gay pride celebrations. Several of the largest cities in the US - such as New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston - all hold their parades and festivities on that weekend.

Pride festivities tend to be a time to relax, have fun, and be your brilliant, colorful self. This is also the same reason some folks - gay and straight - have come to criticize Pride events.

As you can tell from the pictures that follow, each Pride event is uniquely different. The following pictures come from San Francisco, Mexico City, Seattle, and Toronto.

This hunk was snapped in Mexico City. (source: Towleroad)

These sexy mamas were soaking in the sun in Seattle.

In Toronto these soldiers can serve openly without worrying about their sexual orientation or gender identity being an issue.

The 30th Anniversary of Mexico City Pride - one of the biggest events in the world.

Dykes On Bikes led the 38th Annual Pride Parade in San Francisco.

Do you have your own pictures from Pride? Send them to us!