Under the Trump administration, the federal government now recognizes only two sexes, female and male. It has banned transgender people from serving in the military, among other sweeping changes and reversals of prior policies. The administration also seeks to end gender-affirming care for transgender minors and teens under the age of 19.

Around a quarter of a million people typically attend the annual Pride parade, the largest single-day civic event in the region

A member of the Flower City Pride Band plays with the group during the Pride Parade. Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And Chronicle