2013's Twin Cities Pride Festival had something to celebrate
Source: Twincities.com-AP
MINNEAPOLIS—From a foam party float to a marriage proposal—this year's Twin Cities Pride Festival was one of joy and celebration for gay rights advocates.
The festival, which culminated Sunday with a parade, celebrated passage of a new law that legalized same-sex marriage in Minnesota. Paradegoers also praised last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision that extends federal benefits to same-sex couples in states where their marriages are legal.
Organizers say last year's parade felt like a rally, where gay marriage advocates carried signs urging others to "Vote No" for an amendment that would have banned same-sex marriages in the state. That amendment failed.
This year, the Pride parade had more of a party atmosphere.
FULL story AND additional story with 31 photos (Chris Kluwe leads Minneapolis Pride Parade)
I'll have the AFL-CIO story about union participation online as soon as it goes online.
Read more: http://www.twincities.com/minnesota/ci_23572371/pride-festival-has-joyous-tone-2013
One man waves the rainbow flag as he celebrates along with the Shades of Yellow Hmong LGBTQ group at the annual Pride Festival parade along Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on Sunday, June 30, 2013. (Pioneer Press: Scott Takushi)
Chris Kluwe leads Minneapolis Pride Parade: http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1030365/391/Chris-Kluwe-leads-Minneapolis-Pride-Parade
MINNEAPOLIS -- Former Viking Chris Kluwe has returned to Minnesota to serve as grand marshall at the Pride Parade.
The high-profile activist was released from the Vikings in early May and has since signed with the Oakland Raiders.
While Kluwe is paid for his punting skills, he has become better known for for his outspoken support of gay rights.
FULL story and photo at link.
