Photo: Belmont’s Pride Parade is Sunday, May 31, at 1 p.m.

The sixth annual Pride Parade, to be held on Sunday, May 31, will be extra special as it will also commemorate an important milestone.

“It’s a particularly special year, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Belmont LGBTQ+ Alliance, which was founded in 2001,” said Belmont’s LGBTQ Alliance founder Fran Yuan. “We’ve seen many positive changes over the years in making Belmont more open and welcoming to members of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Co-sponsored by the Alliance, Belmont Human Rights Commission, Belmont Against Racism, Belmont Wellness Coalition, the First Church in Belmont, Plymouth Congregational Church, and Beth El Temple Center, the parade will start at 1 p.m. at the Belmont Town Green across from First Church Belmont at 404 Concord Ave.

The day will begin at 12:45 p.m. with opening remarks as residents gather before the parade. The march will include a short walk along Concord Avenue up to Belmont High School before returning through Belmont Center back to the Green. The route is relatively flat and accommodating for everyone.

There will be live music, kids’ activities, representatives of community organizations, and cake and ice cream.