Houston Pride 2009
June 27, 2009
Why Pride?…Why June?
Back in 1969, on a hot June evening in New York, police raided a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn. During that time in American history, it was typical for the police to conduct “fag-bar” raids. Patrons usually took the abuse, but on June 27, 1969 the queens at Stonewall had enough. To the surprise of the police, they fought back. What became known as the Stonewall Riots sparked the beginning of the modern gay liberation movement. Since then, Pride Events are held across the country to commemorate that day, keep the momentum for equality going, and just have fun!
On June 27, 2009, Ruben, Glenn and I headed to Houston to celebrate Pride with our Friend, David and his partner, Brad. BTW: Brad just happens to be the president of Houston Pride. As his guests, we enjoyed viewing the parade from the VIP stands. Thanks Brad!
We had a blast that night, click on one of the pictures below. Use your arrow-keys to browse the gallery, or click the little play button to start the slideshow.
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- Our Pride Crew
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- Our Hosts – David and Brad
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- Signing the Stage
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- A Pre-Parade Bar Hop
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- Glenn, Glen, and Glenn at the HRC Party
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- Entering the VIP Section
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- David and Friends
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- Christina and Ruben
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- His First Pride
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- Beads Everywhere
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- Lookin Good
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- Girl Power
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- Dalton in Action
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- Smile Dalton
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- Thousands Come to Watch
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- Pre-Parade Performer
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- Brad and David
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- Pre-Parade Show
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- Brad Gets Things Started
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- Pride Parade 2009
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- The Mayor
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- A Float
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- Another Float
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- Classic Cars
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- Lots of Faith Based Organizaitons
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- Diversity
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- Pride Parade 2009
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- Clowns
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- Dalton Workin It
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- Guys Who Can Not Afford Shirts LOL
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- Another Church
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- Having Fun and Making Noise
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- More Floats
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- PFLAG
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- A Message To Share
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- Kids of All Ages
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- Hello Kitty
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- More Diversity
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- Gay Blind Organization
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- Speaking Up for Equality
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- Another Church
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- Nothing Special Just Equality
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- Lots of Corporate Support
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- What is he doing to McGruff
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- Peace
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- Gay Firefighters
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- Dance Dance Dance
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- Another Float
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- The Big Flag
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- The End
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Thanks again for letting me share part of my world with you.
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Had a blast!!!! Inspite of the heat.
Thanks for the pics Glen! Wish I could have joined you guys.
Glen:
Would you mind e-mailing me the picture titled “Brad and David” and the one titled “Brad Gets Things Started”? Thank you so much. We had a wonderful time with y’all. We HAVE to do it again next year… but hopefully we will see you guys sooner than that
Also the one titled “David and Friends,” if it’s not a bother.