Photos: Gay Pride celebrations in New York and San Francisco
June 30, 2013
Revelers march in the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171991677 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026699 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026393 )
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 30: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg waves to revelers while marching in the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171984635 )
Marchers prepare to walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026247 )
Revelers march in the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171980882 )
Grand marshall Edie Windsor (C) and marchers prepare to walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026232 )
Proposition 8 plaintiffs Paul Katami (R) and Jeff Zarrillo participate in the San Francisco Gay Pride Parade in San Francisco, California, June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Jed Jacobsohn ( USA-GAYMARRIAGE/ )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026381 )
Members of Dykes on Bikes kickoff the 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 171996021 )
A reveler watches the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171980893 )
Nikolas Lemos leads Mayor Ed Lee's contingent during 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 171997817 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026410 )
New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner marches in the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer ( USA/ )
A parade watcher shows his support during 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 171997818 )
Revelers watch the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171991682 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026624 )
Marchers prepare to walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026275 )
Revelers watch the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171980890 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026368 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521027000 )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026648 )
A man marches in the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer ( USA/ )
Janae Smith, of Santa Clara, right, and Melaura Bunnell, of Mountain View, kiss before hopping on their bike to ride with Dykes on Bikes in the 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 171995928 )
Revelers march in the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171980885 )
A woman holds a sign that reads, "I Adore My Lesbian Daughters, Keep them Safe" while watching the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171980886 )
Police officers keep watch as people take part in the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer ( USA/ )
Marchers walk down 5th Avenue during the 2013 New York Gay Pride March in New York on June 30, 2013. The 44th annual parade with more than 500,000 people is part of Gay Pride Week. TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images ( 521026407 )
Christian Vidaure of Northridge swings his balloons during 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 171995923 )
A gay rights supporter jumps with excitement along the parade route at San Francisco's Gay Pride festival on June, 30, 2013. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images ( 521028102 )
Alina Aquino of Fremont walks with the VA medical center in the during 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 171998064 )
Revelers march in the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171984637 )
Tom Shamp carries a sign referencing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California while marching in San Francisco's 43rd annual gay pride parade Sunday, June 30, 2013. Shamp, who has been with his male partner for 45 years, says he has no plans to marry . (AP Photo/Noah Berger) ( Gay Pride )
People take part in the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer ( USA/ )
Revelers march in the New York Gay Pride Parade on June 30, 2013 in New York City. This year's parade was a particularly festive occasion, due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it was unconstitutional to ban gay marriage. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) ( 171984655 )
Bend the Arc, a Jewish social justice group, dances around two women dressed as brides during the 43rd annual San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Celebration & Parade June 30, 2013, in San Francisco, California. The annual S.F. Pride Parade occurred just days after same-sex marriages were reinstated in California following the recent Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Sarah Rice/Getty Images) ( 172002475 )
A marcher waves a flag during the Gay Pride Parade in New York June 30, 2013. REUTERS/Eric Thayer ( USA/ )
San Francisco's Civic Center is lit up in Rainbow Lights in honor of Gay Pride in California on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images ( 521014161 )
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