The Glorious History of the LA Pride Parade, Flare-Ups and All

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Supporters of gay rights march down Hollywood Blvd. in the annual Gay Pride Week parade. An estimated 12,000 persons watched the 1977 parade. (Photo by Lawrence Downing, Herald Examiner Collection, courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library Collection)
Supporters of gay rights march down Hollywood Boulevard in the annual Gay Pride Week parade. An estimated 12,000 persons watched the 1977 parade. (Photo by Lawrence Downing, Herald Examiner Collection, courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library Collection)
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Jeffery Ward
7 years ago

I am glad to here that Jimmy, I think it is a right of passage for all gay people to actually be in the parade several times, to lead marches and have sit ins and be counted and recognized, I love people who set examples for other s to follow. I look for you on the Float! 🙂

Jimmy Palmieri
7 years ago

I haven’t marched in the parade for about 7 years, simply because I am too busy inside the festival. This year, as a sign of support and solidarity, I am going to be on the city float. I always have fun, and even with all of the controversy, I still want to feel “counted”. It’s always been about enjoying myself and being “counted”. Visibility, to me, is the best way to break down barriers.

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