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Lauren Henson, who left the Marine Corps as a sergeant in April, was encouraged by the more welcoming attitudes towards gays and lesbians - and straight women like herself - she witnessed during 10 years in uniform. Annually one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, this year’s parade drew a crowd of close to 200,000 along its 1.1- mile route starting at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, proceeding west. Among the active duty and retired military marchers, there was more talk of gains than losses. Still, partisan politics largely took a back seat on most floats. "We are here to support our community and take our country back." "I'd like to see the guy impeached," said Alexandra Kogan, marching with the ACLU. "Make America Great Again"? These read "Make America Gay Again." Others wore T-shirts or buttons subverting President Donald Trump's campaign slogan. The American Civil Liberties Union group carried signs reading "Resist" and "Demand Justice, Fight Hate."
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pre-Pride brunches, residents near the parade route hosted house parties. WeHo Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival (formerly known as the One City One Pride LGBTQ Arts Festival) will take place during 40 days from Harvey Milk Day on Sunday, to Thursday, Jlive at various locations throughout West Hollywood, along with selected online programming. "People are concerned they might lose their rights."Ī few contingents were overtly political. While people in the San Diego LGBT community did find some public support. "I think it's becoming more political, especially in light of the current administration, the current president," said Stephen Boyer, president of the San Diego Cruisers motorcycle club and a retired U.S.