Seattle Gay Pride 2010 had many firsts, starting with an historic, symbolic and highly visible surprise. Almost like out of a movie script, the celebration commenced ceremoniously Friday afternoon with city officials and representatives of the GSBA raising the rainbow flag 605-feet in the air atop the iconic Space Needle. With our colors waiving high in the Seattle sky, the party was set to begin!
The huge flag, which was visible from almost everywhere revelers traveled throughout the weekend, served as the apropos backdrop for Seattle's first pride after the groundbreaking approval last fall of Washington's Referendum 71 domestic partnership law.
The celebration, one of the largest in the country, went off without a hitch with myriad activities all over the Emerald City -- from parades and street parties (Purr's block party was off the hook) to eclectic entertainment (singer Kimberly Locke, Raven from "RuPaul's Drag Race" television show) and fundraising events for worthy LGBT causes. The inaugural and rather comical Prom Dress Rugby game benefitted the Lambert House, a home for LGBT Youth, while Seattle Pride hosted a child friendly picnic earlier in the week.
I've personally attended many pride celebrations in various cities and in my opinion Seattle is one of the best. It's safe, big but not too big and all of the fun is within walking distance. I was able to explore different party places without stepping foot in a car (which allowed me to really enjoy the festivities!).
After all the fun and revelry I found myself resting comfortably in my boyfriend's downtown apartment at an early 9 p.m. As my friends, who I left dancing the night away, will attest, that's a first for me.
Enjoy the pics and if you have some you would like to share please send them our way! You can also find more images on the GSBA Facebook page.
Top two images courtesy of Anita Nowacka Photography www.anitanowacka.com. Rugby image courtesy of Capitol Hill Blog www.capitolhillseattle.com/
-- Doug Aguiar
Top two images courtesy of Anita Nowacka Photography www.anitanowacka.com. Rugby image courtesy of Capitol Hill Blog www.capitolhillseattle.com/
-- Doug Aguiar
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