NYC Gay Pride Week 2012

[Cooper]

NYC during the summer is exciting enough but this week marks the start to Pride Week. A time to reflect and celebrate. On Sunday, June 24th, at noon, the Pride Parade will march down 5th Ave., starting at 36th St and ending at Christopher & Greenwich Streets.

 

The 2012 Grand Marshals will be:

 

Cindi Lauper

Chris Salgardo

Phyllis Siegel & Connie Kopelov

 

Here's the link to all of the week's activities:

 

http://www.nycpride.org/events

 

Happy Pride Week!

Coop

[+ Lucky]

Cooper, is that a shorter parade route than in the past? I can remember watching the parade at 45th St., and then there was the controversy about the parade as it passed St. Patrick's Cathedral.

[jjkrkwood]

This past weekend was Folsom East, the big leather event. The weather cooperated, and the hot leather boys were in all stages of "UNDRESS" and didnt disappoint....

[Cooper]

Cooper, is that a shorter parade route than in the past? I can remember watching the parade at 45th St., and then there was the controversy about the parade as it passed St. Patrick's Cathedral.

 

Lucky, Yes, I also recall when the parade route was much longer. Not sure why it's been shortened. I know that NYC laws have reduced the number of hours a parade can be held.

[jjkrkwood]

Lucky, Yes, I also recall when the parade route was much longer. Not sure why it's been shortened. I know that NYC laws have reduced the number of hours a parade can be held.

 

Zoning changes and budget cuts. Longer routes require more security, a drain on the police force and city budget.

[ErieBear]

 

Chris Salgardo

Phyllis Siegel & Connie Kopelov

 

I failed as a gay. I had to look these people up.

[maxwellissmart]

I failed as a gay. I had to look these people up.

 

They all sound like people from a high school reunion in Madison, WI.

[+ sf westcoaster]

I was there last year and the parade started at 36th.

[+ Lucky]

Thank Google!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/23/nyregion/23parade.html

[Cooper]

I failed as a gay. I had to look these people up.

 

EB, You're not alone in wondering who these people are. We've all heard of Cyndi Lauper but the others? Like you, I looked them up, not only for who they are but also why were they selected as Grand Marshals for the NYC Pride Parade... Found a very interesting and informative article that had all the info: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/13/cyndi-lauper-nyc-lgbt-pride-marshal_n_1343587.html

 

Grand Marshals:

Cyndi Lauper

Chris Salgardo

Phyllis Siegel & Connie Kopelov

[+ Lucky]

It's the middle of the night here. I couldn't sleep and I kept trying to figure out why. Then, I realized that is is Gay Pride Day today in New York City and I had not wished Cooper and the gang there a Happy Gay Pride Day.

Have at it men. I might wake up when it is done!

[Cooper]

Thanks Lucky, nice of you to think of us in the middle of the night. Hope you were able to return to a good night's sleep... It's a beautiful day for a parade. I'll pass your well wishes on to the "gang". Sorry you won't be here to join in the festivities... Happy Pride! Coop

[Steven_Draker]

Happy Pride, New Yorkers!

 

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