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'Mr.Butch 2003' wasn't the toughest guy in town, but he was thankful he didn't have to wear wings made of belly lint like the others.
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It's true that we all deserve the freedom to marry, but why direct it only at people named Lawrence? Seems a bit exclusive to me. I mean, there couldn't have been more than 10-15 Lawrences in the whole parade crowd.
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Pacific Beach United Methodist Church was bringing the exotic trees, flowers and wildlife of the beach to the desolate valley that is San Diego. How thoughtful of them.
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"So, young man, what brings you to the 'golden years' float? I may not have a lot of money, but I do have a swing. And I don't mean the kind you find on a playground."
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No, Stonewall is not referencing something California Gubernatorial candidates do in a debate. But close.
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This guy is just cool.
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UCSD sent their 'lady liberty' squad to show their support. Their unity would be put in jeopardy, however, when the woman holding the equality box discovers it is filled with thousands in cash.
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These youngsters were so busy paying attention to their past, they barely had time to duck the divebombing seagulls.
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The official signs for the parade. The equal sign represents the contribution mathematicians have made to the gay cause. The star is a tribute to Hollywood and their walk of fame. And the gear, of course, is for the gay steelworkers of the world.
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Gay pets: because they shouldn't be ashamed to lick their partners in public like other dogs do.
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I'm not sure what was scarier; the cheesy inflatable furniture all over this float, or the fact that one of the dancers was freaking a puppet that looked like one of those bird creatures from Dark Crystal.
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Butch got his own car. Butch was an important dog. Butch smelled something funny. Butch had dog food in his nostril. Butch had a snack. Butch happy.
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Now that's an exclusive cross-section of society.
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Don't ask, don't tell. But do watch.
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The three amigos never looked this...um...shiny.