The atmosphere was festive and open, as marchers carried handmade signs with messages including, 'Straight but not narrow-minded' and represented groups including the New York Gay Bloggers.īut there was no banner for St. Some dressed conservatively, others were decked out in glittering fabrics and some wore next to nothing at all. In New York, the parade featured participants of every age and many backgrounds. (CNN) - Gay pride was on display in towns and cities across the United States Sunday as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people - and their supporters - marched in parades large and small to demand equality, oppose discrimination and express pride in who they are. Shooting incident mars 'Pink Saturday' festivities in San Francisco.Parishioners from New York church march but without banner.Marchers demand equality, oppose discrimination based on sexual identity.LGBT people and their supporters march in parades large and small.
