People came together on Saturday for Yuma's 5thAnnual March For Visibility. The purpose was to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or LGBTQ community.
It was organized by the Citizens Curating Safe Spaces Yuma organization.
The marchers gathered at the Main Street fountain in Yuma. They carried Pride flags and walked in solidarity to the Yuma Center for Spiritual Living chanting "Love is Love!" and "We're Here! We're Queer! We Have No Fear!"
Peter Barranco of Yuma said it was a crowd of a few but mighty people with a lot of passion and heart.
"To make sure for that kid that's hiding or afraid that we're still present and there's no need to hide," Barranco told KAWC. "We're all together in public."
Victoria Cuevas and Kayla Ponce are part of the Gay Straight Alliance at San Luis High School.
"We came here to support the community," Cuevas said. "We wanted to experience a Pride parade. It's important so you can be with people who are like you and allies."
Ponce said she wanted to support her friends who are in the LGBTQ community.
"I want to help them feel more comfortable in their own skin," she said. "I like the vibes here today."
Tonja Alvis said she has been out since she was 18. She said she wants younger generations to see that there are all ages there to support the community.
"I want to join our community and stand strong, be united and give people safe spaces," Alvis said. "Everybody belongs and love is love."
Casey from Yuma said her daughter is trans and she has come out to the march every year in support.
"Yuma is a small town so we need to show support - whoever you are, you are loved and you are welcome," Casey said. "It's not something you see a lot here."
