WeHo Mayor John D’Amico (left) and City Councilmember John Duran, with council members Abbe Land and John Heilman waving to the crowd on the other side of the street. (Photo by Matt Baume)West Hollywood City Councilmember Jeffrey Prang, who is in the November runoff election for L.A. County Assessor. (Photo by Matt Baume)U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff, who represents California’s 28th District, which includes West Hollywood. (Photo by Matt Baume)A float carried members of West Hollywood’s advisory boards and commissions. (Photo by Matt Baume)
Members of the West Hollywood / Beverly Hills Democratic Club. (Photo by Matt Baume)Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. (Photo by Matt Baume)
We are making history in our Country State by State by legalizing Gay marriage and changing laws in the workplace so why not let our hair down (or put in on) once a year in a wild and fun parade? The gay community is as diverse as the colors on the gay flag and we should embrace all our differences and not be afraid to show them, especially at gay pride. As far as what the straights in the community think of our parade? Again, Who Cares? as long as they keep making gay babies who cares what they think.… Read more »
jimmypalmieri
10 years ago
This was the best Pride festival I have volunteered at in 10 years. It was so different, more colorful, more exciting and inviting than ever before. I truly thought no one would ever hear the people. The people wanted change. The new leadership delivered. Big time. This is a Pride to be proud of.
We are making history in our Country State by State by legalizing Gay marriage and changing laws in the workplace so why not let our hair down (or put in on) once a year in a wild and fun parade? The gay community is as diverse as the colors on the gay flag and we should embrace all our differences and not be afraid to show them, especially at gay pride. As far as what the straights in the community think of our parade? Again, Who Cares? as long as they keep making gay babies who cares what they think.… Read more »
This was the best Pride festival I have volunteered at in 10 years. It was so different, more colorful, more exciting and inviting than ever before. I truly thought no one would ever hear the people. The people wanted change. The new leadership delivered. Big time. This is a Pride to be proud of.
What could be more colorful? Try West Hollywood’s gay bars and the gay community including something other than white guys.
Hmmm where are the picture of people of color?
Shawn, your three word question speaks volumes.
No grand marshal?