This time, it was "Share the Love." Organizers say they want other states to pass legislation that allows same-sex marriage, which is already legal in six states and the District of Columbia. "New York is a place where you can do whatever you want to do," he said, before stepping off onto the parade route.Įach year since 1970, the parade has had a different theme. Quinn and her longtime partner were married last month.īloomberg had a message to the rest of America: "The government should get out of your personal life." The city's first married gay couple, Connie Kopelov and Phyllis Siegel, were also grand marshals at the parade.Īmong those participating were Mayor Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, who was accompanied by her wife. The parade was held one year to the day of same-sex marriage being legalized in New York State. Throngs of spectators crowded along the sidewalks on Fifth Avenue, waving rainbow-colored flags as participants including Cyndi Lauper as grand marshal, went by. N.E.Nearly 2 million marchers followed the lavender line painted on Fifth Avenue Sunday for the city's annual gay pride march, marking the first anniversary of the state's same-sex marriage law. Peachtree St.įundraiser for the Atlanta Pride Committee and the Ben Cohen Standup Foundation. Official Atlanta Pride Women’s Peach Dance Partyĭance party presented by Curve Personals and Pandora Events with DJ Pat Pat. Assembly at 5:30 p.m., step-off at 6 p.m.
March open to all women loving women (trans-inclusive) of any race, culture, orientation, ability, health, socioeconomic level, family structure, faith or age. Piedmont Park, Hospitality Center near 12th Street gate. Assembly at 1:15 p.m., step-off at 1:45 p.m. March celebrating the transgender community. Piedmont Park inner roadway between 12th Street and 14th Street gates.īook signings and readings by local authors. Vintage car and motorcycle show presented by Lambda Car Club and Lost Boys Motorcycle Club.
This all-ages event features children’s entertainers and an opportunity for LGBT parents to network. Presented by Lululemon Athletica and Touch Love Yoga, participants are encouraged to wear Lady Gaga-inspired costumes for a fun workout to start the weekend off. “Hotels are sold out, restaurants will be swamped, and we expect over $35 million in tax revenue.” “People come from all over the South to attend Atlanta Pride,” Freedman said. Media in category 'NYC Gay Pride Parade 2012' The following 200 files are in this category, out of 280 total. Other notables include Rita Orr, Gurufish, Justin Utley and the Maria Gabriella Band.Ī bonus for the city that comes amid an economic downturn is the projected financial windfall. Main Wikipedia article: New York City LGBT Pride March2012. The first event in today’s San Francisco Pride festival was held the last weekend of June 1970. Musical performers include R&B artist Crystal Waters, dance music diva Kristine W, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, and Andy Bell of Erasure. When Was The First Gay Pride Parade Held In San Francisco As the world watched San Francisco Pride in 1970, an A Gay Liberation March started from Aquatic Park and culminated on June 27 at Civic Center on Polk Street. Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy the park fair, a health expo and a cultural and historic exhibit. As in many years past, it turns east onto 10th Street and continues to the Charles Allen Gate entrance of Piedmont Park. From there, the route traverses Ralph McGill Boulevard to Peachtree Street north.
Summer is officially here, New York's 2012 Gay Pride is in full swing and the parade one of the world's largest is set for Sunday.
on the streets near the Civic Center MARTA Station, and step-off is at 1 p.m. To be honest they would be doing it even if it was raining. The point is to see who we are, get to know us and learn it’s OK to be LGBT and out.”Īccording to Freedman, the Pride Parade will boast more than 200 entries, among them floats, cars, walking contingents and live music. “You can march in the parade with groups like PFLAG and others, or you can watch from the sidewalks. “The parade always attracts a lot of people and a lot of attention,” Freedman continued. It’s fun for families and fun for anybody who wants to take part,” Freedman said.