June 28, 2015....Mt. Rainier as seen from the ferry from Bainbridge Island. I think I overdid the photoshop.... |
Coming into Seattle for the 2015 Gay Pride Parade. |
Kendra's Mom, Kendra, myself and Onions |
Kendra invited Onions and I to march in the parade with the Gates Foundation. |
It seemed as though EVERY group had an entry. This is the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. |
And the men's and women's gay rugby teams. I thought gays would do better than streamers. Former students will know my issue with streamers! |
It appeared that EVERY corporation had an entry. Here we have Amazon. |
Wells-Fargo. It appears that at this point companies MUST have a presence, not only to show support, but it's a way for free publicity. |
The man with the reigns looks like Willie Nelson. |
Collected LOTS of stickers and business cards. |
So, Gay Pride is now VERY VERY family friendly. Long gone are the days of leather bikers and a very sexual feel to the celebration. Gay life is no longer a marginal feel. |
Bikers for getting rid of Body Shame was about as racy as it got. |
Even the police man who controlled the pace of entry into the parade was pro gay rights. |
....and we're off. This is looking down 4th Avenue. Parade as far as the eye could see. |
"Where are Bill and Melinda Gates? Next year, they are HERE!" |