The security efforts came on the heels of several recent terror-related attacks across Europe and the deadly 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Large bags, alcohol, illegal substances, weapons, coolers and fireworks are just some of the many prohibited items. The number of uniform and plainclothes officers was high Sunday, and participants at the rally were screened at security checkpoints via metal detectors or wands. Law enforcement officials are reminding Pride participants to trust their intuition and report any suspicious behavior. With millions of people traveling to the city by the bay this weekend for Pride festivities, officials beefed up security to protect those celebrating. Some other partygoers celebrating gay pride held signs Sunday that read "No Ban, No Wall, Welcome Sisters and Brothers'' while they danced to electronic music at a stage near San Francisco's City Hall.įrank Reyes and his husband Paul Brady said they decided to march for the first time in many years because they feel need to stand up for their rights.īrady says things are changing quickly and "we need to be as visible as possible.''
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We're about inclusion, and we're about celebrating our differences."Īnd finally, Mayor Ed Lee chimed in: "Everybody is very mindful they're ready to fight for their rights and be anti-discriminatory and be the beacon for the rest of the country. The term pride parade refers to an event celebrated for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender people, nonbinary and queer people (referred to as LQ people) in terms of social and political awareness, achievements, legality, and respect. J/ 5:59 PM / CBS San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF & AP) Thousands of people waving rainbow flags lined streets for gay pride parades Sunday in coast-to-coast events that took both. Gavin Newsom added: "We're not about division. 4 Dogs Die, Several Rescued in Fire at Brentwood Kennel