Gay pride parade pays tribute to marriage
The 34th annual Boston Pride Parade was decked out in white lace yesterday, as thousands took to the streets to celebrate gay marriage. Floats were trimmed with satin bows, white balloons, and paper wedding bells, and carried tiered wedding cakes. Brides and grooms in tuxedos and gowns
The Pride Parade occurred one month after Massachusetts became the first state in the nation to legalize same-sex marriage; it felt to many like a wedding reception.
Fittingly, the Freedom to Marry Coalition and GLAD were the Grand Marshals. All seven couples who went to court to fight for marriage equality in the Goodrich decision rode in a lavender Duck boat. Bishop Gene V. Robinson received the Pride Interfaith Award at Old South Church at the annual Interfaith Pride Service. At Union United Church, Unity Pride held a second annual GospelnBrunch.
Parade Marshals
Grand Marshals: Freedom to Marry Coalition and GLAD
Photos and Memorabilia from 2004
LGBTQ Historical Highlights
- The SJC decision on marriage takes effect on May 17, 2004. Cambridge opens its city hall after midnight to issue the first same-sex marriage licenses in American history[2]
Event Details
Date: June 12, 2004
Theme: Equal Justice: Freedom to Marry
Organized by: The Boston Pride Committee, Inc.
Parade Route
START – Copley Sq., Boylston St., Right on Clarendon St., Left on Tremont St., Left on Berkeley St., Right on Boylston St., Left on Charles St., END – Boston Common