Gay Pride Parade 2009

These pictures are very late, but last week was Gay Pride Week in New York City (and I believe also in the rest of the country), which culminated on the Gay Pride Parade, one of the most vibrant, festive parades in the city.

It was my first time going, and we waited for a long time to see Rob and Leonel on the Brazilian float, but alas, the parade is gigantic, lasting several hours, and our feet tired of leaning on the Christopher Park fence. So we left after two hours, before the Brazilian float came by. Though we still managed to dance, enjoy some nostalgic Michael Jackson (RIP), join in chants for equal marriage rights, and have an exciting time outside.

We were standing right across from the Stonewall Inn, which was celebrating the 40th anniversary of the riots. Great location.

A lot of the audience was also in costume.

Many floats had music and costumes. I didn't get god pictures of the Liza and Barbara impersonators, which is a shame.

This lovely pole dancer seemed out of place in the otherwise gay celebration, but she was just too random not to document.