It is not just about the rainbows, the colors, the shining glitter, the dramatic feathers or the hoochie outfits; it's about being who you are and staying true to yourself. That's why I love the Gay Pride parade so much. It's a parade that celebrates love, any kind of love, partnership, community support and self-identity.
The parade took place on June 24th, 2012 in Manhattan, a year since the day same-sex marriage was legalized in New York. The parade started at noon time and didn't end till 5:30ish. The party then moved to Pier 57 called "Dance On the Pier" with glowsticks, glowing beach balls and thousands of attendees and ended with beautiful fireworks on the Hudson River.
The parade attracted more than 2 million marchers and attendees as the march followed the lavender line on the ground all the way from midtown 34th/Fifth ave all the way down to West Village ended in front of the Stonewall Inn, where the gay rights movement started back in 1969. This year, there were more than 200 floats in the parade. Famous singer Cindy Lauper was one of the grand marshals, so were Connie Kopelov and Phyllis Seigel, New York's first gay married couple.
Other than LGBT members, supporters and activists, there were several politicians in the parade, including New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg and US Senator Chuck Schumer. There were several groups that had outstanding floats and performance. There were also some commercial corporate floats that you know they were there for the publicity. There were also some people who are very very comfortable with their own skin that they needed to share every inch of it.
Other than LGBT members, supporters and activists, there were several politicians in the parade, including New York Mayor, Michael Bloomberg and US Senator Chuck Schumer. There were several groups that had outstanding floats and performance. There were also some commercial corporate floats that you know they were there for the publicity. There were also some people who are very very comfortable with their own skin that they needed to share every inch of it.
I made that sign to show my support :)
Peruvian float with an alpaca!
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The parade was exuberant, colorful, boisterous and full of the feeling of equality and love. I am so happy to see all the supports and authority recognition LGBT have got. This is the best parade I have ever attended in the US and I look forward to the Pride parade next year!
Gooood job baby!
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