Pride Retrospective

Photos through the 1990s (most shot by Denise Frank) show how far the gay liberation movement has come since having to wear paper bags to hide their identity only two decades ago.

richs float graced the front page of the union-tribune rooftop viewing along university avenue 1996 rally in front of the center chain gang vogue ready for the parade to begin main stage featherman we love a parade! 1995 grand marshal greg louganis golden beauties from the parade mayor "mo" maureen o'connor proud leatherboys councilwoman kehoe happy grrls happy boyz rainbow flag heading to the festival at balboa park crowd strolling south don't ask, don't tell chastity and her mom leather girls featherboy rainbow jockies sharon & kathy mandy & candye ellen & mariah volunteers quintin crisp leslie & patti 4girls sue palmer pounding the keyboard on the 96 main stage bronski beat backstage candye, sue and the grrls cute buns on a walk ferron backstage with judy forman phranc colorful clown the fabulous bluesman, earl thomas comedian elvira kurt appreciative fans' hands update editor richard wood comedian jason stuart conga drum big kitchen trio evelyn "champagne" king & friends cool jazz sax appreciative applause