Record turnout for San Francisco Gay Pride this year
I happened to be in San Francisco for this year's Gay Pride weekend. So did an estimated 1,2 million other tourists, including men, women and the currently undecided.
Lots of people came here this year to get married since it is now legal in California. Lots of people came to make political statements: "I am thirteen and I understand equality. Why doesn't McCain?" Others came to criticize Boy Scouts of America for raising kids into homophobic adults. Yet another poster said "Christian + Gay = OK."
It was especially entertaining to watch the unsuspecting tourists stumbling upon the parade on their way fromSan Francisco's main tourist trap, Fisherman's Wharf. Different city completely! Yeah, they sell cheesy T-shirts here, too, but they are more original. I mean, what little kid wouldn't love a T-shirt that says: "I [heart] my mommies."
One of my favorite people was the guy in the picture. Part backpacker, part nudist. I could only aspire to that kind of liberation.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Jul 2nd 2008 @ 3:35PM
Nick Hawkins said...
Iva, I don't care what anyone says - you're the best troll on Gadling. *internethug*
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Jul 2nd 2008 @ 4:15PM
Brenda said...
Gay Pride weekend is one of the most entertaining weekends in our city, even for those of us who aren't gay! I have to say, it's never boring here. Between our tourists and our beloved eccentrics, the people-watching alone, keeps us entertained. :) I was born and raised in the Midwest and I haven't been bored since I moved here 23 years ago.
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Jul 2nd 2008 @ 7:04PM
VagabondFrank said...
Oh man! A backpacking nudist! Aren't there laws against that, or at least an age limit? Haha! San Fran always seems to be an exciting place. I've only been there once, but it was a while ago. I still remember having a great time, although I'd like to try and stay away from the touristy stuff.
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Jul 2nd 2008 @ 7:06PM
VagabondFrank said...
Oh man! A backpacking nudist! Aren't there laws against that, or at least an age limit? Haha! San Fran always seems to be an exciting place. I've only been there once, but it was a while ago. I still remember having a great time, although I'd like to try and stay away from the touristy stuff.
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Jul 2nd 2008 @ 7:11PM
Ryan M. Rodriguez said...
This is my first year not going to the Gay Pride festival. I just moved from San Francisco to wonderful (sarcastically speaking) liberal (once again sarcastic) southern california and i haven't met anyone that would be excited about an event like this. I mean, who could miss an event where you mix Sturgis bike fest (dikes on bikes), carnival, halloween, and a crazy S&M extraviganza all in one? I loved it, and will miss it. Thank you for bringing back such wonderful memories and experiences.
Sincerely,
Ryan M. Rodriguez
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Jul 2nd 2008 @ 9:50PM
Kris said...
Hey....anyone remember the female DJ that was at the Pink Party on Castro? I think it was Darcey....but I can't find any info on her! OH, & what about the girl in the red convertable that cruzzed Castro on Sunday??!!??
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Jul 5th 2008 @ 7:26PM
Jamie Rhein said...
Iva, I was in the Gay Pride Parade in Columbus. Not quite the scene as San Francisco, but for Ohio, pretty fun. I hung out with some folks dressed like the Brady Bunch and sang some tunes with them.
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Jul 5th 2008 @ 7:52PM
Bubber said...
Why do you need a parade to celebrate your sexual preference. That should be a private thing.
What a bunch of sick people.
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