From the Wichita Peace and Freedom Party Examiner:
Despite the threat of rain, the turnout was high for Wichita’s annual Gay Pride Parade held yesterday. Early in the day, planners considered cancelling the parade as heavy rains poured down on the city. But the rain ended just in time for the event to take place.
Once again, gay people from all walks of life showed up to prove they are not going to cower in the closet as the Christian-right-wing and other bigoted political forces would like them to do. There were also straight supporters, both as individuals and organizations that also took part in the parade such as the Peace and Social Justice Center and the Kansas Equality Coalition.
There were 19 floats. One had men in swimming suits dancing to music in wading pools. Some women went on roller skates and carried signs that read "Don't Hate Roller Skate." Many people carried simple signs for equality.
Some people carried the Rainbow flag, but some also carried US and Kansas flags. Some marchers had flags that combined both the US and the Rainbow flag.
The Wichita Eagle reported the event brought out several hundred people.
The parade ended at the Mid-America All-Indian Center, where there were about 30 booths representing several progressive organizations. Last year’s parade ended at Naftzger Park.
“We had fun at the Peace Center table at Pride on Sunday,” said Diane Wahto. “We sold buttons, bumper stickers, and shirts and talked to many, many interesting people. What a wonderful event. Thanks to all who helped.”
Once again, gay people from all walks of life showed up to prove they are not going to cower in the closet as the Christian-right-wing and other bigoted political forces would like them to do. There were also straight supporters, both as individuals and organizations that also took part in the parade such as the Peace and Social Justice Center and the Kansas Equality Coalition.
There were 19 floats. One had men in swimming suits dancing to music in wading pools. Some women went on roller skates and carried signs that read "Don't Hate Roller Skate." Many people carried simple signs for equality.
Some people carried the Rainbow flag, but some also carried US and Kansas flags. Some marchers had flags that combined both the US and the Rainbow flag.
The Wichita Eagle reported the event brought out several hundred people.
The parade ended at the Mid-America All-Indian Center, where there were about 30 booths representing several progressive organizations. Last year’s parade ended at Naftzger Park.
“We had fun at the Peace Center table at Pride on Sunday,” said Diane Wahto. “We sold buttons, bumper stickers, and shirts and talked to many, many interesting people. What a wonderful event. Thanks to all who helped.”
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