Sunday, July 14, 2013

Pride Parade 2013 - San Diego


Saturday, July 13 was a great day - my first San Diego Pride Parade!  And it was everything I hoped it would be.  It was overflowing with color, joy, laughter, diversity, and beautiful San Diego sunshine.  A great day indeed.

There was definitely a lot of good people (and pet!) watching before the parade started.  
















There was a 5k run to kick the festivities off.





I almost wore MY pink feather hat - crisis averted!











Then the parade was kicked off with a huge group of motorcyclists.
















La Toya Jackson - one of the Grand Marshals





Grand Marshal George Takei - aka Mr. Sulu, helmsman of the Star Trek USS Enterprise - and his spouse, Brad.








This guy was so proud - he was telling everyone in the crowd that this was his mother.  Can't you just see it on his face?




A second shot - from the side - just to make sure you didn't miss anything.




Who doesn't love firemen?













My Congressman.  I was so proud.






















I don't know about this - is anyone else thinking Michael Jackson??  Call the ASPCA.


















A marriage proposal right in the middle of the parade!  So sweet -  apparently two local well-known guys.




Awww....

























Leslie Jordan - The hilarious 4' 11" powerhouse who has played parts in numerous TV shows like Reba, Boston Legal,  Desperate Housewives, and Will and Grace.



















In the end, isn't this what it's really all about - To care about each other and to treat everyone with respect and dignity, even if you don't share their views?

From my world to yours - just a frame away.

-  Donna

9 comments:

  1. I'd like to place an order for:
    1 guy in green sunglasses,
    2 gladiators.
    And one pole dancer in a white speedo. Yeah...I'll take him anytime, anywhere. Delicious.

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  2. Uh, Jeni, I'm not sure you understand this post...they're just not going to be into you.

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  3. Uh, Jeni, I'm not sure you understand this post...they're just not going to be into you.

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  4. Uh, Kenny, Perhaps it is YOU who misunderstands....EVERYONE is into me. Hahaha!

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  5. Yeah, especially that bitch in the first picture.

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  6. Yeah, especially that bitch in the first picture.

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  7. No wonder Jenny is so cool with a mom like you! I almost died, our friend Dana from grad school is the tux wearing just married. Last time I saw her and the girls on bikes in the DC pride parade they were all topless!
    Cheers-
    Kevin from DC

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  8. Kevin- you can't imagine how much I appreciate your comments!! SO cool that your friend was in the pics that I posted. There were so many good shots, it was hard to choose!

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  9. Love. Beautiful photos! Beautiful parade. Jeni-next time this parade happens, I'm picking you up and we're headed to your mama's.

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