Most people were wearing pride beads or a piece of rainbow-colored clothing or jewelry. The majority of people were young to middle-aged men and women, and many same-sex couples. There were a lot of families with children. The crowd included infants in strollers, seniors on scooters, and everything in between. The weather was the usual perfect day in San Diego. When I arrived shortly before 11:00, the sidewalks along 6th Avenue were packed with anxious spectators. It started at University Avenue at Normal Street and worked its way through Hillcrest, down 6th Avenue to the northwest corner of Balboa Park. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people are joined by family, friends and supporters to celebrate gay life and have some fun. The parade is an annual event that draws about 160,000 spectators and 152 floats and contingents. Saturday, July 18 marked the 35th Annual San Diego Gay Pride Parade and Festival.
