People at the Portland Pride parade hold supportive signs. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

The Portland Pride Parade heads up Congress Street in Portland on Saturday. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Betty and Terry Cairn of Augusta hold hands while marching in the Portland Pride parade. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Glendon Zernicke shows his pride during the Portland Pride parade. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

A giant flag adorns the WCSH-TV building on High Street during the Portland Pride parade. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Alex Lange cheers on the Portland Pride parade as it travels down High Street. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Pride Portland! and Maine TransNet held a picnic at Fort Allen Park in Portland Monday.

"For many of us, clubs have always been a safe haven where we can go to hug, dance and kiss," Gia Drew of EqualityMaine told the crowd. "But the news ... out of Orlando felt ... like someone broke into our house and killed members of our family."

Part of the large crowd listens to speakers Monday during a candlelight vigil outside Portland City Hall, one of numerous vigils held around the state.

People gather at Fort Allen Park in Portland for a picninc hosted by Pride Portland! and Maine TransNet.

Ilana Schreiber of Gorham, left, and Hilary Andreoli of Portland comfort each other as they listen to speakers during a candlelight vigil in Portland in wake of the Orlando shootings.

Mayor Ethan Strimling sits on the steps of City Hall while listening to speakers during a candlelight vigil in Portland.

Alex Roan of Biddeford, founder of Maine TransNet, writes a message on a board that he brought to the picnic for people to express themselves.

A large crowd forms outside of City Hall to listen to speakers during a candlelight vigil in Portland at the start of Pride Week.

A "Love conquers all" shirt stands out in the crowd at Fort Allen Park.

Tim LaBerge of South Portland, left, and Steven Bridges of Portland participate sin Monday's candlelight vigil.