roxannea sabari has more on the five celebrations and demonstrations here in the u.s.. >> from coast to coast, pride marches went beyond the festive to the political. >> in minneapolis, police officers were allowed to march in this year's parade. initially they were sxluded over at quital of officer in the shooting death of philando castillo. protesters tried to stop the marx. in san francisco they celebrated same-sex marriage and some marchers expressed anxiety they could be rolled back. >> i came down because we need to be working together and doing things it can't be separate critics point out administration blacked obama era protection from transgender student from discrimination and in new yor york, protest groups led the parade. highlighting issues like gun violence. mass incarceration and healthcare. >> how is the total this year than being with different years. a lot of gay communities nervous information of moving games in the last few hose. >> others here want to celebrate. >> it shouldn't be political. it should be about represen representing who are you and being part of