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Scenes from the first annual Disability Pride parade in NYC

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A boy with spinal bifida shares a laugh with friends during the first annual Disability Pride Parade on July 12, 2015 in New York City. The parade calls attention to the rights of people with disabilities and coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Stephanie Keith

Thousands came out to raise awareness of physical and mental disabilities in Manhattan Sunday at the first Disability Pride parade down Broadway to Union Square. The parade also celebrated the 25th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act.