San Gabriel Valley Pride’s “Pride Festival 2012” turned out to be a celebration for everyone!
The festival, themed “The Road to Equality”, was a day-long party on the Pasadena City College campus. Guests enjoyed a wide spectrum of entertainment, readings and book signings in the Authors’ Lounge, a classic car show and much more.
Exhibitors dialogued with attendees on the PCC quad throughout the day. Visitors received information about local churches that minister to the LGBT community, gay marriage, military service (Army recruiters were on hand!), and even pet adoptions, as the Pasadena Humane Society showed up to tempt guests to get better acquainted with some cute, four-legged prospective family members.
Visitors were also invited to participate in something new: a “Big Draw L.A.” event where people could design a “brick” in a rainbow road. Guests used their creativity to share their thoughts and messages of support in vibrant colors throughout the day.
Best of all, San Gabriel Valley Pride’s “Road to Equality” was family-oriented and open to all–making it a day for friends, family and an exchange of ideas.
Rumor has it that San Gabriel Valley Pride will be having an even bigger festival next year–and they’d like to start it with a parade!
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