Pride was a few weeks ago in Seattle, and while we really haven’t had much of a summer (as we’d been promised) it didn’t stop folks from stripping down, dancing in the streets, and being freely and gloriously exactly who they are. Rand and I popped down to see the parade and enjoy the festivities, and while I could spend hours trying to describe the inclusive, loving feeling that was hovering around Seattle Center on that day, I think photos probably do a better a job. Here are my top ten pictures from Seattle’s 2010 Gay Pride festival and parade.
1. A rainbow flag flies atop the Space Needle (for the first time, ever).
I love you, Seattle, like no other.
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2. The t-shirt my hubby wore to pride.
Respect, yo.
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3. Man shows off his python (make up your own joke).
He was quite friendly and bore a striking resemblance to L.L. Cool J.
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4. Rainbow balloon cluster
Yay! Conservatives might have guns and cornbread, but we've co-opted balloons!
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5. Man dressed in fatigues, carrying a rainbow flag.
I'm not actually sure if he is/was in the military. He certainly looked authentic.
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6. Man in newspaper gown and headdress.
Eat your heart out, Scarlett O'Hara.
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7. The Flying Spaghetti Monster
I was touched by his noodly appendage.
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8. Ruby red sneakers
"There's no place like Seattle. There's no place like Seattle. There's ... actually, Portland, OR, and Vancouver, BC are quite similar."
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9. Robin, Supergirl, The Riddler, and Batman.
Best. Costumes. Ever. (Not pictured: Catwoman)
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10. Rainbow socks and fishnets
And Converse ...
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Haven’t had enough rainbows and tiaras? Check out all my photos from Seattle’s 2010 Pride festival.
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How can you say Portland is like Seattle? Portland has no sales tax.
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I love Rand’s shirt! Where did he get that?
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JoAnna – he bought it ages ago. I think in the first year that we were dating. He wears it almost every time we go to Pride.
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I can’t believe I missed an opportunity to see His Holiness, the Flying Spaghetti Monster! Yes, I’m a Pastafarian, been one for years. Perhaps next year I’ll go to Seattle for Pride, instead of NYC.
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Trisha – We have a pretty nifty one, I must say.
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