Pride London 2008 : The Parade...

event:   Pride London review date:   Saturday, 5 July 2008 photos by:   Sam Milford & Tim Nash [ intro | page 1 | page 2 | page 3 | page 4 | page 5 | page 6 | page 7 | page 8 | page 9 | page 10 ]

review

Stormy, wet weather? What stormy wet weather!? The only umbrellas we needed today were to keep the sun off...

After a slight delay to the start, where Boris Johnson attracted such a feisty gaggle of press photographers that officials had trouble getting the procession moving, the parade wound its way through the heart of the capital.

The crowds were ten deep at points, and the atmosphere was incredible - with plenty of smiles and shouts of support from everyone.

loved it!

Was my first time in a parade such as this. What a blast! I was one of the Roman Gladiators parading down the streets with our "rickshaw" made over to look like a Roman Chariot, all of us had full Roman Gladiator costume on, helmets that weighed a ton but we kept on going. I felt so proud and was so proud to be gay and happy that finally we marched in celebration and NOT in protest or anger! A big change in this county's attitude, but we need to work harder around the country and the rest of the world, Eastern Europe is where we need to be more visible and also we need to combat the religious right that gains popularity the more the world makes barriers, so Pride brings down borders and barriers. I look forward very much to being in the march of 2009! SO I thank everyone who came, all who marched!

Cristian Torrent
(Adult Industry Actor)
CristianTorrent, 10 Jul 2008 [+]

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		Pride London 2008 : Timbo's Parade photos by Tim Nash Setting himself up at the start of the parade, Tim settled down to photograph the action as it passed him and set off down Oxford Street. view review

about Pride London

Pride 2008 sees, perhaps aptly, a fairytale adventure theme, and pridegoers are invited to dress for the occasion inspired by fairytale, myth and legend. A parade through the capital's famous streets ends with a huge rally in Trafalgar Square and partying in the streets of Soho. The next Pride London date for your diary: Thursday, 27th November Pride London Shortlisted for Award @ Royal Albert Hall Click for more info and complete listings for Pride London