Slog - Comments on Pride Parading http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading Yesterday I led a group of lesbian, bi, trans, and queer-friendly bellydancers and drummers in the parade downtown. Though we spent most of the route hurrying rather than dancing (it was hard to keep up with the motorized floats), we had a fantastic time and the spectators did too: All kinds of people were crowded on the sidewalks and exuberant despite a cold breeze and occasional sprinkles. It was a massive effort with plenty of witty costumes, performances, and floats (more than 150 groups rolled down Fourth Avenue for three hours or so) and from within at least, it... Copyright 2008 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:37:19 -0800 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:27:03 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Griff We're you the belly dancer giving out crackers in the beer garden??

If so, you are a saint.

]]> Griff http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750588 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750588 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:05:38 -0800 Comment by Chris Who won The Stranger float contest?

]]> Chris http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750595 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750595 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:11:56 -0800 Comment by Carollani The parade was mostly fun, but I could've done with fewer churches. Way to go with the belly-dancing, I have a few photos of y'all I need to get up on Flickr.

]]> Carollani http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750600 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750600 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:15:54 -0800 Comment by Amy Kate Horn I was with the cracker-bearer... that's the fabulous Gigi!

]]> Amy Kate Horn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750603 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750603 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:22:09 -0800 Comment by Griff I was the tall, very drunk, and very loud Rugby player.

On behalf of the Quake, we are in your debt.

]]> Griff http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750615 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750615 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:35:28 -0800 Comment by Amy Kate Horn You're welcome; I'm sure we'll have some use for a rugby team in the near future!

]]> Amy Kate Horn http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750620 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c750620 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:40:47 -0800 Comment by Touring "Though we spent most of the route hurrying rather than dancing"
Dan is pissed at you because you left gaps in the Parade. Next time run a little faster so Dan can have fewer gaps.

]]> Touring http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c751098 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c751098 Homo Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:53:44 -0800 Comment by Will I have to say, one of the best times I've had in a while. I was on the revival float.... little red booty shorts, black tank top, high socks. Amazing time, and thanks for the coverage because god knows I wasn't covering much!

]]> Will http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c752467 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/06/prdie_parading#c752467 Homo Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:27:03 -0800